Custom CATSCAM Sensor Tag Package

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is soliciting a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for 10 Custom CATSCAM Sensor Tag Packages on a brand name only basis, as these tags are the only ones capable of providing the necessary customizations in housing and attachment types—such as fin floats and fin clamps—to integrate seamlessly with existing government infrastructure. No alternatives are considered viable due to the unique customization requirements and the unacceptable delays that would result from developing a replacement. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334511 with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees or fewer, and although initially designated as a small business set-aside, this set-aside has been dissolved through amendment. The procurement is now full and open to all responsible sources, including authorized distributors, who must meet government minimum requirements and submit proposals via email by the deadline. The offeror must provide a detailed quote referencing QU-0231, include a valid point of contact with name, phone, and email, submit their CAGE code, and ensure quote validity for at least 60 days. Payment will be made exclusively through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with performance-based payments not applicable, and shipping charges must be included in the submitted unit price. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, with a delivery deadline no later than December 31, 2026, and an original anticipated delivery window of 12 weeks after contract award. Offerors must support price reasonableness with comprehensive cost and price analysis, including breakdowns of direct labor, materials, indirect rates, and proposed profit margin, along with historical invoices for similar items. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering cybersecurity compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 using deviation 2024-O0013, NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, CMMC level adherence, Buy American provisions, export controls, UID marking for items valued at $5,000 or more, prompt payment discounts, electronic fund transfers, and prohibitions on inverted corporations, delinquent tax liabilities, convict labor, child labor, trafficking in persons, and unauthorized obligations. Active SAM registration is mandatory prior to award, and all submissions must be sent electronically to Nico Montanari at the designated Navy email address.