Rimage Catalyst

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm Fixed Price contract with only one source, Rimage Corporation (ODJG4), under authority of FAR 13.106. Rimage Corporation is the sole supplier of the following items: Rimage Catalyst 6000N, CD, E600, Win7, W/O PPR CatalystN rapid Exchange 5 YR Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes with supporting documents received before the closing date of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. The solicitation number is N63394-16-S-NU64 and is issued as a RFQ. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334112 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The selected offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014). 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015). 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015). 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011). 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013). 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013). 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996). 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004). 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011). 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013). 252.204-7003, Control of Government Work Product (Apr 1992). 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (DEC 2015). 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (DEC 2015). 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEC 2015). 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014). 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items (Jun 2013). 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006). 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014). All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to FedBizOpps. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor FedBizOpps for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. Quotes must be submitted in portable document format (.pdf) by email to the Primary Point of Contact (POC). It is the responsibility of the offeror to submit offers to the POC at NSWC PHD by the closing date of 13 September 2016.