Prototype Fiber Optic Cable

This synopsis is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at https://www.fbo.gov. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Request For Proposal (RFP) number is N66604-14-Q-1152. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-71. This is unrestricted. NAICS Code: 335921. Size standard is 1,000 employees. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items from South Bay Cable: Model Number Quantity SB-48349 - O-M Cable 21,360/Inch F.O.B. Destination to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport RI 02840. It is expected to place a Firm Fixed Price contract with South Bay Cable. They are the only known source for this item because they previously developed this cable for the Navy before. This cable successfully passed all qualification testing. All other timely offers will be considered. Offers for other products must contain complete product information and prices. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.211-7003 the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Governments unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more. Also, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov . Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition, Building 1258, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 5913, 1176 Howell St., Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on March 26, 2014. For information on this acquisition contact Christopher R. Hebert at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov.