Inertial Navigation System/Inertial Measurement Unit (INS/IMU) System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested but a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, N00173-12-R-WR06 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC FAC 05-60 effective July 26, 2012 and DFARS Publication Notice effective July 24, 2012. The associated small business size standard is 750. NRL has a requirement for the following in accordance with the Specifications: CLIN 0001: One (1) Inertial Navigation System/Inertial Measurement Unit (INS/IMU) System CLIN 0002: Documentation CLIN 0003: Training/Support The complete specification for this combined synopsis/solicitation is available at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/12WR06.html Delivery and acceptance is at NRL, Washington, D.C. 20375, FOB Destination. Delivery shall be no later than 60 days from date of award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items is incorporated (JAN 1999). The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to that responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the offers: Technical Capability of the item offered to the government requirement; Relevant Experience, Past Performance and Price. The Technically Capability, Relevant Experience and Past Performance factors are significantly more important than Price. General statements, that the offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or that paraphrases the RFP's specifications in whole or in part, will not constitute compliance with the mandatory requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal. Offeror's registration requirements: DFARS 252.204-7004 - System for Award Management (SAM) applies to this procurement. You must be registered in SAM in order to be eligible to receive an award from this solicitation. Information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM database prior to award. Lack of registration in SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2012) applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited within this clause are applicable: 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FEB 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Public Law 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Public Law 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Public Law 110-161). 52.219-4 - Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19 - Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-40 - Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). 52.222-54 - Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The DFARS clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FEB 2012) applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited within this clause are applicable: 52.203-3 - Gratuites (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207) 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181) 252.225-7012 - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Jun 2010) (10 U.S.C.2533a) 252.227-7015 - Technical Data--Commercial Items (DEC 2011) (10 U.S.C. 2320) 252.227-7037 - Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (SEP 2011) (10 U.S.C. 2321) 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2227) 252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410) 252.247-7003 - Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (SEP 2010) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) The following additional FAR and DFARS clauses apply: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Feb 2012); 252.204-7004 (Sep 2007) Alternate A.; 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2011)DFARS 252.211-7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Equipment in the DoD Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry (NOV 2008) Facsimile proposals are NOT authorized. Proposals are encouraged to be submitted by e-mail to contact@example.gov (primary), Code 3235 in either Microsoft Word or pdf format. Alternatively offerors may also submit proposals via direct mail to the following address: Ryan Wheelock Naval Research Laboratory Bldg 1008 Code 3235 Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 All EIT supplies and services provided under any resultant contract must comply with the applicable accessibility standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board at 36 CFR part 1194 (see FAR Subpart 39.2). Electronic and information technology (EIT) is defined at FAR 2.101. Any resultant contract will be DO Rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Contract Specialist must receive any questions concerning the RFP no later than 7 business days before the response date of this solicitation. Questions may be transmitted by e-mail to contact@example.gov, or may be submitted by mail to the address above. Proposals shall be received on or before the response date and time as set forth in this notice. The package should be marked with the solicitation number, due date and time. The U.S. Postal Service continues to irradiate letters, flats, Express and Priority Mail with stamps for postage and other packages with stamps for postage destined to government agencies in the ZIP Code ranges 202 through 205. Due to potential delays in receiving mail, offerors are encouraged to use alternatives to the mail when submitting proposals. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm