K500 MONEL ROUND BARS
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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This solicitation, numbered N5523626Q0093, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12 as a total small business set-aside, exclusively for small businesses in the North American Industry Classification System code 331110, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferro-alloy Manufacturing. The requirement is to procure 14 Monel K500 round bars, each measuring 5-1/4 inches in diameter by 24 inches in length, for use in fabricating components aboard an LPD-class naval vessel, specifically the USS SOMERSET. The product must conform to MIL-SPEC manufacturer specifications as detailed in the attached Product Description, and delivery is required by July 15, 2026, to SWRMC in San Diego, California, under F.O.B. Destination terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. All quotes must be submitted via email by 11:00 AM Pacific Time on July 9, 2026, citing the solicitation number in the subject line and including a cover letter with technical documentation and completed representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3, either through SAM registration affirmation or by completing paragraphs (c) through (v). Only written inquiries submitted by July 6, 2026, will be addressed. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating price reasonableness, technical acceptability including adherence to the product specifications and delivery date, and past performance with consideration of the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contract incorporates numerous standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including those for commercial item acquisition, small business subcontracting limitations, child labor, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, and electronic payment via WAWF and SAM. Cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents are mandatory, along with compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. The contractor must adhere to Buy American Act provisions, prohibit hexavalent chromium, follow NAVSEA-specific marking, packaging, and inspection record procedures, and maintain compliance with whistleblower protections and controls on former DoD official compensation. Packaging must follow best commercial practices and include itemized listings and required delivery information, with prohibited materials excluded. Payment instructions, contract administration contacts, and hours of operation are governed by specific NAVSEA clauses,
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Full Description
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Request for Quotation (RFQ) N5523626Q0093 is issued as a total small business set-aside. The subject solicitation is being processed using FAR Parts 12. Any quote from a large business is ineligible for award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 331110 – Iron and Steel Mills and Ferro-alloy Manufacturing.
This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 (Effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20260507.
DESCRIPTION: This requirement is to procure 14 Monel K500 round bars which will be used to fabricate various parts on board an LPD-class naval vessel. See the attached Product Description for full specifications. Quotes shall provide an estimated delivery date.
SEE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The full text of FAR and DFAR references, provisions and clauses may be accessed at https://acquisition.gov.
SENSITIVE ACTIVITY AND INTELLIGENCE-RELATED CONTRACTING (SAIRC) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) STATEMENT.
This contracting action has been reviewed against the requirement of SECNAVINST S4200.35. SAIRC protections are not required.
The following PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into any resultant purchase or delivery order.
C-202-H001 Additional Definitions – Basic (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – Full Text (FT)
C-204-H001 Use of Navy Support Contractors for Official Contract Files (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT
C-211-H018 Approval by The Government (NAVSEA) JAN 2019 – FT
C-215-H002 Contractor Proposal (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT
C-247-H001 Permits and Responsibilities (NAVSEA) DEC 2018 – FT
D-211-H004 Identification Marking of Parts -- Basic (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT
D-246-H002 Warranty Notification for Item(s) ____-- Basic (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT
D-247-H004 Marking and Packing List(s) – Basic (NAVSEA) FEB 2022– FT
D-247-W001 Prohibited Packing Materials (NAVSEA) OCT 2018– FT
52.246-16 Responsibilities for Supplies APR 1984
E-246-H022 Inspection and Test Records (NAVSEA) JAN 2019 – FT
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991
F-242-H001 Contractor Notice Regarding Late Delivery (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018
252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions JAN 2023 – FT
G-232-H002 Payment Instructions and Contract Type Summary for Payment Office (NAVSEA) FEB 2024 –FT
G-232-H005 Supplemental Instructions Regarding Invoicing (NAVSEA) JAN 2019 – FT
G-242-H001 Government Contract Administration Points of Contact and Responsibilities (NAVSEA) OCT 2023–FT
G-242- H002 Hours of Operation and Holiday Schedule (NAVSEA) JUL 2021 – FT
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements
or Statements-Representation JAN 2017
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality JAN 2017
Agreements or Statements
52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. OCT 2018
52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite Delivery Contracts. OCT 2016
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. DEC 2014
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. NOV 2015
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FEB 2016
52.211-5 Material Requirements AUG 2000
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. NOV 2023
52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).
52.219-28 Post-award Small Business Program Representation JAN 2025
52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)
52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)
52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for
Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014)
52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain
Services Requirements (MAY 2014)
52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)
52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (FEB 2026)
52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)
52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017)
52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (OCT 2022)
52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024)
52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price (AUG 1987)
52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) APR 1984
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) - FT
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) - FT
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022)
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)
252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information (OCT 2016)
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)
252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (JAN 2023)
252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)
252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported (JAN 2023)
Cyber Incident Information
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (MAY 2024)
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)
252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2023
252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023
252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)
252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout (MAY 2021)
252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023)
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) – FT
252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (JAN 2023)
252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)
252.225-7000 Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024)
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (MAR 2022)
252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry (AUG 2025)
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)
252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (FEB 2026)
252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues (JAN 2023)
252.247-7023 Transportation on Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services SEP 2023.
Offerors must comply with all instructions contained herein.
Requests for Clarification.
Offerors may submit written questions during the quote preparation period by emailing the Request for Specification
Clarification Form. All questions must be received no later than 06 July 2026, 4:00 PM (Pacific) to allow adequate
time to prepare and issue responses to all offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of quotes. Only written
questions will receive a response. All questions and quotes shall be directed to:
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) – C410A Procurement
Email: Cite the solicitation number in the subject line - N5523626Q0093
Email Addresses: Abigail Monroy, abigail.monroy.civ@us.navy.mil. Jorge Morales,
jorge.a.morales67.civ@us.navy.mil, and Ricardo Barraza-Cobos, ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil.
Submission of Quote.
To be considered for award, the Offeror shall submit a complete quote package consisting of the following:
- Cover Letter or Email which includes all technical documentation, as specified below in Factor 2-Technical
Acceptability.
QUOTES must be received by the destination inbox no later than 09 July 2026 at 1100 AM (Pacific).
Late quotes will not be considered. Please submit your quote via e-mail to Abigail Monroy abigail.monroy.civ@us.navy.mil (primary), Jorge Morales, jorge.a.morales67.civ@us.navy.mil, and Ricardo Barraza-Cobos, ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil (secondary).
52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV
2021.
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer
conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The
following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Evaluation Factors – The evaluation factors will be used are:
- Price:
Price will be evaluated based on the total combined price, for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 12.203. Award will be made to the offeror providing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability:
Ability to meet the required delivery date and the salient characteristics of the Product Description.
- Lowest price with Lead-Time consideration in accordance with FAR Overhaul 15.202.
- Past Performance:
The Government will consider the recency and relevancy of past performance information compared to the requirements detailed in the Statement of Work, the source of the information, the context of the data and general trends in the offeror's performance and any associated risk. The Government will also consider the extent of the offeror's ability to perform previous contracts successfully. In accordance with DFARS provision 252.204-7024, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations is hereby incorporated by reference.
(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of provision)
C. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
(MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004). The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the
Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award
Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ (only complete and return if there are changes to
current SAM Registration. If 52.212-3 is not returned, the contractor is affirming that the current SAM registration
is current, accurate, and complete).
If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall
complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision. The provision of FAR 52.212-3 must be submitted by
the Offeror to be eligible for award.
D. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2023
Standard Commercial Warranties apply.
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:
The FAR requires the use of the System for Award Management (SAM) in Federal solicitations as a part of the offer
submission process to satisfy FAR 52.212-4. More information on SAM is found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in Section D clauses, packaging and preservation shall be performed in accordance with the best commercial practices to afford maximum protection against damage.
DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Item shall be priced for F.O.B. Destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be at
destination by the Government.