Reinforced Towed Array Hose

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-18-Q-2793. This requirement being solicited Unrestricted, sole source procurement, as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 326220. The Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following Thin Line Raw Hoses on a Firm Fixed basis: CLIN TIAX, LLC P/N QUANTITY 0001 - Reinforced Towed Array Hose 77A120693P006 52 0002 - Shipping (if separately priced) FOB Destination: Receiving Officer, Naval Station Newport 47 Chandler Street Newport, RI 02841-1716 Attn: TBD, N66604-18-P-2793 This combined synopsis/ solicitation is in support of NUWC Code 15, Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC), required for the TB-29 Thin Line Towed Array. This requirement constitutes a sole source solicitation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order 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 in the future. Offers for other products must contain complete product information and prices. The basis of this sole source requirement is that Spiratex is the only approved source of supply for this hose from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the array and Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA), and the amount of time, testing, and cost makes qualifying another raw hose vendor at this time infeasible. This requirement does not include EIT, or is exempt from Section 508 requirements. The delivery date is twelve (12) weeks from the date of award. Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror CAGE code, and Offeror DUNS number, and shall include a validity date of no less than 30 days from due date for quotes. Quotes received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-94. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 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 apply to this solicitation. In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, if the unit prices proposed exceed $5,000 then UID tags will be required and payment will be via Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT, formerly known as Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)). This requirement will be awarded to the Offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable: (1) the Offeror must quote items which meet the requirements specified, in the required quantities as indicated above; and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within PPIRS-SR may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the websites. Offers must be e-mailed directly to Nathaniel Barber at nathaniel.barber@navy.mil. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, 9 August 2018. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Nathaniel Barber at nathaniel.barber@navy.mil.