Frangibolts, Sole Source Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase the following Frangibolt Fasteners on a sole source basis to Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0412. The Government has been using the Frangibolts since 2024 in its infrastructure since it inherited the DARPA Hunter hardware to support the Government. There are no other Frangibolt fasteners in the open market that have the exact fit, form, and function as this product. Using a different model would require designing, the Government would have to find and/or design replacements for the functions of each Frangibolt actuator. This transition would result in labor hours spent redesigning and integrating new components, as well as implementing new operating procedures and electronic control structures to perform with the Government’s current infrastructure. This would result in significant duplication of cost and schedule delays. Therefore, this acquisition can only be obtained through Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense.

This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332510. The Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. 

This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.

CLIN 0001  PART NUMBER   F19155-6-1000-488-0562T  DESCRIPTION  Frangibolt Fastener, 4.875” Long  QUANTITY 33

CLIN 0002 PART NUMBER   EBAD P/N F19155-6-0625-323-2400T  DESCRIPTION  Frangibolt Fastener, 3.225” Long QUANTITY 56

Required delivery is FOB Destination Newport, RI and delivery date is 9 October 2026 or sooner.

The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (Self). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract. See Provision 252.204-7025 and Clause 252.204-7021, included in this RFQ.

The Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ.

The Government’s method of payment is electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (IUD) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

--FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007)

--FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

--FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021)

--FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (Nov 2021).

-- FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

--FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020)

--FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation (Nov 2015)

--FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

--FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

--FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items

--FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items

--FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

--FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

--FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

--FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)--FAR 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984)

--FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

--FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

In addition, the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this order:

--DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)

--DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022)

--DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022)

--DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016);

--DFARS 252.204- 7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Oct 2016);

--DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Dec 2019);

--DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016);

--DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2021);

--DFARS 252.204-7019Notice of NISTSP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

--DFARS 252.204-7020NIST SP 800-171DoD Assessment Requirements

--DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023)

Offeror shall include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), CAGE Code, and UEI number. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 30 days from due date for receipt of offers. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Amy DePaiva at amy.e.depaiva.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before 10 June 2026 at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For questions regarding this acquisition, please contact Amy DePaiva at amy.e.depaiva.civ@us.navy.mil.