Registration for up to 160 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) personnel to attend the NDIA Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference.

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. 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. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-21-Q-0600. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) of Arlington, VA in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The government's minimum requirement is to procure registration for 160 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) personnel to attend the NDIA Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference. The event will take place at Naval Station New London or within fifty (50) miles or be held virtually if COVID-19 limitations and restrictions require. The period of performance is 27 September 2021 through 29 September 2021. The NDIA is the only vendor that provides USW specific technical sessions that focus on the Navy's mission areas in Aviation USW, C4I, Combat Systems, Mine Warfare, Undersea Sensors, Undersea Vehicles, and Warfighter Performance. NDIA's Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference provides a forum for discussing methods to maintain undersea superiority to secure access and maneuver in the Global Commons. This is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, complete product information, and pricing will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This sole source requirement was reviewed by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 813920. The Small Business Size Standard is $16,500,000.00. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service or Equipment 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requir 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items 52.212-3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items 52.232-1, Payments 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.243-1, Changes - Fixed Price The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Prod 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisiition.gov/. If no surcharge is applicable, the Government's preferred method of payment is via credit card. Otherwise, Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) may be used. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation and include any applicable surcharges in your quota This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: point of contact information (including phone number and email address) and contractor cage code. Offers shall be submitted via electronic submission to Michael Broomfield at Michael.h.broomfield@navy.mil. Response must be submitted prior to 27 August 2021 at 1600 Eastern Standard Time (EST). For questions on this acquisition, contact Michael Broomfield at Michael.h.broomfield@navy.mil