M3A1 Inside and Telescoping Tubes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is N00174-21-Q-0012 and this is a Request For Quotation (RFQ). A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-77. This announcement will be issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. This requirement is 100% set aside Small Business. The anticipated award will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract; the award will be made based on the lowest price. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332813. The SB size standard for this code is 500 employees. This procurement includes unclassified controlled technical information assigned a restricted distribution statement which is export controlled. To receive this unclassified controlled technical information, an Offeror must be currently certified through the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program. To become certified for receipt of the technical documents, a U.S. Offeror must submit a completed DD Form 2345 to the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office. Canadian Offerors may submit either a completed DD Form 2345 or DSS-MAS 9379 for certification. In addition, a copy of the company's State/Provincial Business License, Incorporation Certificate, sales Tax Identification Form or other documentation which verifies the legitimacy of the company must accompany all DD Form 2345s. Additional information on the Joint Certification Program and a checklist for completion of the DD Form 2345 is available at the following website: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/. Offerors are encouraged to apply for certification as early as possible in order for processing and receipt of information to be completed in sufficient time to prepare a proposal before solicitation closing. CLIN0001 - 260 ea., Inside Tube, DWG 8593646 REV D CLIN0002 - 260 ea., Telescoping Tube, DWG 8593640 REV E STATEMENT OF WORK Unless otherwise specified, parts are to be cadmium plated to the requirements of AMS-QQ-P-416, Revision E, or anodized to MIL-A-8625 Revision F Amendment 1.(CDRL A001) Cleaning: Prior to stripping and re-plating, all surfaces shall be cleaned, regardless of configuration contour. Cleaning must be sufficient to completely remove all traces of foreign materials and substances from the base metal; however, cleaning shall not be injurious to the base metal. Examples of the materials and substances include, but are no limited to: Cadmium/chromate plating DC 33, DC-111, DC-11 Grease FS-1292 Grease Varnish DC 1200 Primer RTV-732. 1200, 159, 162, 167 Loctite - Grade 242 Ethyl Cellulose Tape Elbe Solvent 404 Double Faced Tape Pliobond 20 Eccobond 45/Catalyst 15 VC-3 #205 Thread Sealant Epon 828/EC1622 Accelerator Glyptal Scotchweld Adhesive Cement, 1357, 4693 Primer Coating Epoxy Scotchweld 1838 A/B Red Primer Coat 1200 Scotch Electrical Tape 54, 56 Acrylic Lacquer Rust and Corrosion Coverage: There shall be no rack marks, air bubbles, pin holes nor any other bare areas, except those specifically denoted as such by the contract/purchase order/or bankcard order. All internal and external threads shall have at least a presence of plating (verifiable by visual examination) and a maximum coverage thickness of .00040 inches. All surfaces not controlled for plating thickness by the contract/purchase order/or bankcard order shall have presence of plating (verifiable by visual inspection) and a maximum coverage thickness of .00080 inches. These requirements shall be met regardless of part configuration, contour, part size, and any in-process controls needed to perform the plating. (This includes all internal and external surfaces.) Adhesion: Plating shall show no indication of separation from the base metal when tested in accordance with ASTM D3359-95A, and shall meet adhesion requirements of the Governing plating specification. 5. Embrittlement Relief: All cadmium plated parts, regardless of hardness, must be baked, after plating, but prior to chromate finish, as specified below. Any parts exceeding R/C 36 (160 ksi) in hardness, shall also be subject to the following baking requirements between stripping and replating. Time between Plating and Baking: shall not exceed 4 hours Temperature for Baking: 375 F +/- 25 F Time for Baking: 23 hours minimum Corrosion and Hydrogen Embrittlement Tests: Although the Contractor is not required to perform this test, the Government reserves the right to perform the test at any time, at Government expense. Packing Requirements: Primary physical protection from shipping and handling damage shall be provided by covering each component with a web-type sleeve (reference CAPLUG SW series or equivalent) of appropriate size as to ensure protection from physical damage. NOTE: In most cases, the parts will be protected with the above material during shipping to the Contractor. Re-use of this material for repackaging of return shipment is acceptable. Inserting a desiccant bag per MIL-D-3464, Type I or II of appropriate size, with each component, into any poly-bag with a minimum thickness of .002 inch shall provide moisture protection. Each unit may either be heat-sealed, or zip locked. After completion of the above requirements, the components are to be bulk packaged for return shipment in their original shipping containers. NOTE: The shipping containers must be legibly marked on two surfaces with the contract/purchase order/ or bankcard order number, part name, part number and quantity. Inspection and Acceptance: If inspection is to be performed at the Contractor's facility, the Contractor should provide the Government with 48 hours notice that the parts are ready to be inspected will make inspection. After the parts have been inspected and accepted, the Contractor shall package the parts in accordance with paragraph (7) above and deliver to Building 1913 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Maryland 20640-5035. Special Packaging and Shipping Instructions A. Primary physical protection for shipping and handling damage shall be provided by covering each part with a web-type sleeve (reference CAPLUG SW series or equivalent) of appropriate size as to ensure protection from physical damage. B. Inserting a desiccant bag per MIL-D-3464, Type I or II of appropriate size, with each component, into any poly- bag with a minimum thickness .002 inch shall provide moisture protection. Each unit may either be heat-sealed, or zip locked. C. After completion of the above requirements the parts are to be bulk packaged for shipment to the Indian head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center. Note: The shipping containers must be legibly marked on two surfaces with the contract number, part name, part number and quantity. All items shall be delivered FOB Destination. The following addenda is provided to this provision: Request for Quotation should be submitted and shall contain the following information: Solicitation Number; Time Specified for receipt of offers; Name; Address; Telephone Number of Offeror; Terms of the expressed warranty; Price, Payment terms, Any discount terms, F.O.B. destination, CAGE code, DUNS number, Tax ID number and acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments. Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offerors that fail to furnish the required information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR 52.213-4 Contract terms and conditions-(Other than Commercial Items); FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions incorporated by reference; DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registrations(52.204-7) Alternate A; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed; FAR 52.219-4 -- Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference; DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of commercial items, DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Points of contact: Contract Specialist/Administrator: Michelle Taylor, Civ, Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-Mail: contact@example.gov IMPORTANT NOTICES: 1) RFQ submission must be in accordance with solicitation; 2) Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM to be eligible for award (Ref. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central contractor Registration); 3) All Amendments, if applicable, must be acknowledged; 4) Questions concerning this notice should be submitted to the Points of contact as indicated in this announcement. 5) Email offers will be accepted. Response Time- Request for Quotation will be accepted not later than 1700 (5:00 a.m.) Easter Standard Time on 15 December 2020. All quotes must be marked with RFQ number and title.