This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: EMERALD CARE 450 for Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D printers, serial numbers K00517 and K10445. This solicitation will be competed as full and open. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017421R00360001. The NAICS code is 811212 and the business size standard is 30,000,000. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a Highest Technically Rated basis (based on requirements listed in SOW). The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1. Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ (See attached) and SOW.

1. SOW REQUIREMENTS
   1. Phone Support
      1. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Monday-Friday
      2. Live technical support for diagnostics and troubleshooting
   2. On-Site Support
      1. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Monday-Friday
      2. Technician on site within three (3) business days after a problem is reported
   3. Preventative Maintenance
      1. Performed by certified representative at manufacturer recommended maintenance intervals. Preventative maintenance procedures may be completed in conjunction with unscheduled or emergency service visits
      2. One (1) maintenance kit included per year, per 3D printer
   4. Parts
      1. Replacement of all defective or worn machine parts. Spare parts are included (excludes consumables)
   5. Hardware Updates
      1. Updates and modifications as deemed necessary by manufacturer will be installed when available throughout the maintenance period
   6. Software Updates
      1. Manufacturer developed software maintenance releases provided throughout the maintenance period

2. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.

a.           Pricing for Basic Year:  1 year from start of award  

b.           Pricing for 4 additional Option years:  Option year 1, Option Year 2, Option Year 3, and Option Year 4 after Basic year. 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).

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] by Tuesday 16 February 2021 8:00 AM EST.

Quote packages are due by 18 February 2021 8:00 AM EST. late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

1. Official Company Name;

2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and

3. DUNS number and Cage Code.

The Points of Contact for this acquisition is

1. Sarah Hayden, at [email protected]
2. Dr. David Greaves, at [email protected]
3. Gary Showalter, at [email protected]