Material Characterization Testing Services

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017823Q7056 Submitted by: Philip Goddard NAICS Code: 541380 FSC/PSC Code: W066 Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 11-August-2023 Anticipated Closing Date: 18-August-2023 Contracts POC Name: Philip Goddard Telephone#: 540-742-8840 Email Address: Philip.j.goddard.civ@us.navy.mil Code and Description: W066 - Lease or Rental of Equipment-Instruments and Laboratory Equipment This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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. Synopsis/Solicitation N0017823Q7056 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF18. The SF18 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA intends to award on a sole source basis to University of Virginia for the following materials characterization testing services as listed in the SF18. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, VA 22904-4745. Proprietary data limits competition, the requested materials characterization testing services represents the minimum requirements of the government. University of Virginia has a state of the art facility, their laboratory hardware and expertise specializes in performing the required characterization testing services and additionally UVA is the closest laboratory that can meet all of the testing requirements. Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13. The order shall be firm fixed price. All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror's unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken. At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Quote is due 18 August 2023, no later than 1:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by September 2023. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to philip.j.goddard.civ@us.navy.mil to the RFQ closing. Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017823Q7056 in the subject line. Attachments - All attachments should be specified. -SF18: Request for Quotations -Requirements List - Del List -Material Characterization Testing SOW