Truewave - XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber
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The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting quotations for the procurement of 200 kilometers of Truewave XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber (uncoloured fiber) under solicitation N00173-26-Q-1301370874. This is a full and open competitive procurement conducted on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis, utilizing the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award method. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 and Product Service Code 6145. The government requires new equipment only, prohibiting remanufactured or gray market items. Supplies must be brand name or equal, and the vendor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller to ensure OEM warranty and service are maintained. Offerors must provide manufacturer documentation verifying their authorized status. Award will be based on a two-factor evaluation: price and technical capability. Quotes will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on their ability to meet the minimum specifications. To be eligible for award, prospective contractors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). All quotations must include pricing for each contract line item, the expiration date of the quoted prices, and the contractor's Federal Tax ID, CAGE code, and DUNS number. Delivery is to be made to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
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Request for Quote (RFQ)
N00173-26-Q-1301370874
This is a full and open competitive announcement in accordance with 19.502-2 (a) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the lowest-priced, technically acceptable solution (LPTA).
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334519.
The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6145.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase Truewave - XL Ocean Single Mode Fiber.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
___x___ See specification attachment
Delivery Address:
____X____ U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.
Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving
Code 3400
Washington, DC 20375
Supplies: Brand Name or Equal. Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.
Software/Hardware/Services:
This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated. No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions
• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
Note: Maintenance Renewals - The performance period for maintenance renewals, (software licenses, services, etc.), must begin on or after the date of contract award. The performance period cannot be back dated. If reinstatement fees are required, they must be listed on separate line items.
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable –
Factor 1 – Price. Quotes will be evaluated to determine if the price is fair, and reasonable in accordance with FAR 12.209 (Commercial Item Determination of Price Reasonableness) and in conjunction with FAR 13.106-3 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures Award and Documentation). Quotations shall include a price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).
Factor 2 – Technical. The Government will evaluate the quoter’s capabilities to provide supplies/services in accordance with (IAW) the Solicitation.
Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation. Offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable. If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s)
Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings:
Rating
Description
Acceptable
Quote meets all the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.
Unacceptable
Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.
Options. When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
SAM Registration. Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.beta.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a quote.
The Technical and Price Quotation shall be submitted via email to:
GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT
Purchasing Agent Name: James Chappell
Email: james.e.chappell2.civ@us.navy.mil
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE RFQ: All questions concerning this RFQ are due via email to the Purchasing Agent’s email address above No Later Than (NLT) ---- business days after the sending of this Request For Quotation (RFQ) to ensure timely award. The Government may, in its sole discretion, choose not to respond to questions received after the deadline.
QUOTATION CONTENTS
The contractor may provide a quotation as long as it meets the Government’s minimum solicited technical standards of this Request for Quotations and the attached --------------.
Quotations shall comply with or clearly state, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) Open Market or GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pricing. Quotations should state “open market” or should reference the applicable GSA/FSS number.
(2) Expiration date of quoted and submitted prices.
(3) Contractor’s Federal Tax I.D., CAGE code, and DUNS number.
(4) Payment Terms will be Net 30 unless stated differently on the quote.
(5) If available, please include your company’s published price list.
(6) Include estimated shipping and handling if applicable.
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