Low Loss Cables

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days. Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-25-Q-0057. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334220. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, Low Loss Cables, which are detailed below. Required delivery for all items is 12 weeks after the date of contract, F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI. For the purposes of quoting to this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below: (1) Low Loss Cable, SMA Male to SMA Male; Cable 60 Length; Max Frequency 26.5 Ghz; Max Attenuation at 26.5 Ghz per foot: 04 dB; five (5) each (2) Low Loss Cable, SMA Male to SMA Male; Cable 120 Length; Max Frequency 26.5 Ghz; Max Attenuation at 26.5 Ghz per foot: 04 dB; five (5) each (3) Low Loss Cable, SMA Male to SMA Male; Cable 180 Length; Max Frequency 26.5 Ghz; Max Attenuation at 26.5 Ghz per foot: 04 dB; five (5) each (4) Low Loss Cable, SMA Male to SMA Male; Cable 240 Length; Max Frequency 26.5 Ghz; Max Attenuation at 26.5 Ghz per foot: 04 dB; five (5) each (5) Shipping Costs The items shall be new; no used or refurbished items will be allowed. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), FAC 2024-07, effective 9/30/2024. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: - FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; - FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Alternate 1; - FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; - FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: -- 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct. 2018) -- 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov. 2020) -- 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun. 2023) -- 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan. 2020) (Deviation 2020- O0019) -- 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr. 2015) -- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep. 2016) (E.O. 11246); -- 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun. 2020) -- 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct. 2020); -- 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Jun. 2020); and -- 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun. 2008). The use in this solicitation of and Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (Deviation) after the date of the clause. Full text of incorporated FAR clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far. The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: - 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls; - 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information: - 252.3204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting; - 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support; and - 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications. Equipment or Services apply to this solicitation: - 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements; - 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-1717 DOD Assessment Requirements; - 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations. Full text of incorporated DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) The offeror must quote the items above that meet the requirements of the specifications detailed above, and in the required quantities specified above; and (2) The Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within the SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Offerors shall include price, shipping costs, delivery terms, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror's CAGE Code and DUNS number, and the quote shall include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers. Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Instructions for registration are available at the website. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Debra Dube at debra.j.dube.civ@us.navy.mil and must be received on or before Friday, 18 October 2024, by 14:00 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 Debra Dube at debra.j.dube.civ@us.navy.mil.