VLS RUGGEDIZED DESIGN SWITCH
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This solicitation, issued under the combined synopsis/solicitation format in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures, seeks a single proximity switch—specifically a VLS ruggedized design magnetic switch with DPDT parallel wiring—manufactured exclusively by Powertronics Systems Florida Inc., AMETEK SCP, or TE Connectivity. The requirement is brand name mandatory due to the necessity of direct part number replacement for existing systems, and quotes from any other manufacturer will be rejected. The item, identified by part number 655792 and drawn to DWG 6557925/D with attached modifications, is needed in a quantity of 12 units, with a total of one line item under FSC 5930 and NAICS code 334419, subject to a small business size standard of 750 employees. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with vendor responsibility assessed through the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and FAR 9.104 standards. Offerors must submit descriptive literature verifying compliance with all technical specifications and, if not the manufacturer, provide proof of traceability including the original manufacturer’s name, location, and business size. All submissions must include completed provisions 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7019, along with pricing, FOB point, CAGE code, point of contact details, business size under NAICS 334419, GSA contract information if applicable, and preference for Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment, noting that payment terms are Net 30 days after acceptance. Quoters must be currently registered in SAM.gov and submit responses via email to the designated points of contact by the August 20, 2026, deadline. Numerous FAR, DFARS, and DLA clauses apply, including cybersecurity requirements such as NIST SP 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and safeguarding of covered defense information, as well as Buy American, Trade Agreements, and prohibited sourcing provisions related to Xinjiang. Additional local clauses govern shipment marking, packaging restrictions, inspection at destination, consignment instructions, and single award conditions. The requirement is unrestricted to full and open competition with no set-aside, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kitter
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This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR part 12, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at (FAR 12.6), as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted to SAM.gov. The RFQ number is (SPMYM326Q6073). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026, and DFARS Change Notice 20260702. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address:
https://www.ecfr.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov/content/list-sections-affected, and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html
The FSC Code is (5930) and the NAICS code is (334419). The Small Business Standard is 750 employees. This requirement is being processed utilizing full and open competition.
Evaluation criteria is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). SPRS will be used to determine vendor responsibility. Potential contractors will be screened for responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104.
This requirement is brand name mandatory to Powertronics Systems Florida Inc. (6ZMJ9), AMETEK SCP. (0DNZ3), and TE Connectivity (52115) due to being direct part number replacement to work with existing parts. Quotations received that represent a different manufacturer will not be considered for award.
Offerors are required to submit descriptive literature to show how their quotation meets the required specifications. Failure to provide this information may result in your quotation being determined technically unacceptable. Note – If not the manufacturer proof of traceability is required at the time of quote.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing:
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY U/I
0001 PROXIMITY SWITCH 12 EA
VLS RUGGEDIZED DESIGN SWITCH, MAGNETIC, PARALLEL WIRED; DPDT; MANF IAW DWG 6557925/D AS MODIFIED BY ATTACHED CHANGES; P/N 655792
NOTE: NSN: 01-452-9578 DOES NOT CURRENTLY INCLUDE THE CHANGES THAT ARE REQUIRED IN THIS PROCUREMENT.
*NOTE* FAT requirement has been waved for Ametek per the NAVSEA drawings that make the switches. Powertronics was approved later per LAR NNS-0183-22 and TE Connectivity.
NOTE: OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE THE ATTACHED PROVISIONS 252.204-7016, AND 252.204-7019 AND INCLUDE THE COMPLETED PROVISIONS WITH THEIR OFFER.
FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. SEP 2024
52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. JUN 2020
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017
52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FEB 2016
52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use. APR 2008
52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment JAN 2025
52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements APR 2008
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2023
52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns OCT 2022
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation JAN 2025
52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003
52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2026
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUN 2020
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2025
52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors APR 2026
52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances MAY 2024
52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management OCT 2018
52.232-36 Payment by Third Party MAY 2014
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023
52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004
52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications DEC 2025
52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions DEC 2025
52.240-92 Security Requirements DEC 2025
52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems DEC 2025
52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989
52.242-17 Government Delay of Work APR 1984
52.243-1 Changes—Fixed Price AUG 1987
52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements MAR 1994
52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination JAN 1991
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998
52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions NOV 2020
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020
DFARS CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2022
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992
252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls OCT 2016
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting MAY 2024
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support FEB 2026
252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation DEC 2019
252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation MAY 2021
252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2023
252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. FEB 2026
252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirement NOV 2025
252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System FEB 2026
252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements NOV 2025
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation JAN 2023
252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors JAN 2023
252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023
252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate--Basic FEB 2024
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program--Basic FEB 2024
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors MAR 2022
252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022
252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate--Basic NOV 2014
252.225-7021 Trade Agreements--Basic FEB 2024
252.225-7035 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate--Basic FEB 2024
252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program--Basic FEB 2024
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013
252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region–Representation JUN 2023
252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region JUN 2023
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018
252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006
252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services Nov-23
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Basic OCT 2024
DLAD CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
5452.233-9001 Disputes: Agreement To Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) APR 2001
DLA PROCUREMENT NOTES (See Attachment for Full Text)
C01 Superseded Part Numbered Items (FEB 2025)
C02 Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and Obsolete Materials or Components (DEC 2016)
C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation (JUN 2023)
C04 Unused Former Government Surplus Property (SEP 2021)
C14 Repackaging or Relabeling to Correct Deficiencies (MAY 2020)
C20 Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) (MAY 2026)
E05 Product Verification Testing (MAY 2020)
H10 Requires No Access to DLA Controlled Technical Data or Information for Contract Performance (MAY 2024)
L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items (SEP 2016)
L06 Agency Protests (DEC 2016)
L08 Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations (JUN 2024)
L31 Additive Manufacturing (JUN 2018)
M05 Evaluation Factor for Unused Former Government Surplus Property (SEP 2016)
M06 Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items (SEP 2016)
LOCAL CLAUSES (See Attachment for Full Text)
YM3 A1: Additional Information
YM3 A3: Government Purchase Card Method of Payment Additional Info (When GCPC Payment)
YM3 C500: Mercury Control (Supplies)
YM3 C528: Specification Changes
YM3 D2.2: Marking of Shipments
YM3 D4: Preparation for Delivery
YM3 D8: Prohibited Packing Materials
YM3 E2: Inspection and Acceptance (Destination)
YM3 F500: Consignment Instructions for Deliveries to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
YM3 M8: Single Award for All Items (All or none procurements)
This announcement will close (8/20/2026 1pm ET). The Point of Contact for this solicitation is (Jannell Moriarty) who can be reached at (jannell.m.moriarty.civ@us.navy.mil). All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.
System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed online at http://www.sam.gov/.
If not the actual manufacturer – Manufacturer’s Name, Location, and Business Size must be provided.
Please submit quotations via email at (Jannell.m.moriarty.civ@us.navy.mil).
Quotes also to: PNSYSupplyQuotations@us.navy.mil
All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size under the NAICS Code, whether or not your company prefers payment by Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC)* or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Please note that the Government’s terms for payment for this requirement are Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material. Please note, if selecting GPC, the Government does NOT utilize third party payment entities (Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, etc.) Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.
*If selecting GCPC as the preferred method of payment, please be advised that per DFARS 232.7002, a receiving report MUST be entered into WAWF.
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