PELICAN CASES BPAs

This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Synopsis N00178-16-T-0078 is being issued as an invite to business concerns that are interested in becoming prospective vendor on the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for PELICAN cases w/ custom foam inserts. The NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION (NSWCDD) intends to issue multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) in accordance with Simplified Acquisition procedures. Please note that a BPA is not a contract. A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring products or services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available thus eliminating the need for repetitive costly re-procurements. All calls/orders must be acknowledged by selected vendors in order to be retained on the BPA calling list. The Government will not be issuing a formal request for proposal (RFP) because this notice will result in BPAs. In addition the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to procure on a brand name only basis. PELICAN PRODUCTS cases with custom inserts part # and qty. will be determined by individual calls. The manufacturer of the cases is PELICAN PRODUCTS. This synopsis is open to all business concerns. Individual call numbers shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of $150,000. Period of performance for the BPAs not to exceed 5 years after date of BPA award. Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 will be utilized. In compliance with DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Instructions (May 2013), the Government will utilize Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to process vendor payments. Interested parties are requested to provide their Cage Code and DUNS numbers for verification of the inclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM). Responsibility determinations will also precede issuance of a BPA and will be conducted in accordance with FAR 9.104, Interested parties are encouraged to address the seven elements of responsibility contained in FAR 9.104 and complete FAR Clause 52.219-1. BPAs will be issued on the basis of past performance. Interested vendors shall provide a minimum of five (5) past performance references. These references should include name of business, address, phone number, point of contact, contract/purchase order number and item description. Past performance will be evaluated based upon quality and timeliness of delivery. The Government reserves the right to use additional past performance references if necessary. Failure to supply the requested information will affect your ability to be awarded a BPA. Delivery shall be FOB destination to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. All BPA calls/orders shall be issued on a firm fixed price basis. Companies interested in receiving a BPA shall submit the requested documentation no later than 16 May 2016 to the attention of Diana Moses, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, 17632 Dahlgren Road, Suite 157, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110 or via email to: contact@example.gov 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 +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov . Response or questions concerning this announcement should reference synopsis number N00178-16-T-0078 and should be directed to Diana Moses Attachments - - SF18: Request for Quotations - Redacted J&A