(i) This is a combined synopsis/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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is N6660420Q8396.  The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2020-06 / Effective Date 06-05-2020

(iv) This procurement is not set aside to any small business program, as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs and the Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative.

(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

CLIN  Description                                                                            QTY            UoM
0001  TC4047 RESON Hydrophone                                            48                EA
            Miniature, 1kHz to 170kHz, Cable length 23"±1"
            IAW PLD17308-2
            Firm Fixed Price (FFP)          
0002  Shipping & Handling                                                            1                  Lot
            FFP
           
(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

NUWCDIVNPT is tasked by the Naval Sea Systems Command to procure the Teledyne Reson TC4047 hydrophones for submarines.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

Date of delivery:  09/21/2021.

Place of delivery and acceptance:
 
Receiving Officer, Naval Station Newport
47 Chandler Street
Newport, RI 02841    

FOB point: Destination

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The evaluation procedures to be used.

This is a sole source acquisition.  The intended source is Teledyne Reson, Inc. (CAGE Code 0SA01).  The Government intends to solicit and award only to Teledyne Reson, Inc.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

(xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.  Instructions for registration are available on the SAM website. (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/)

If the unit cost is more than $5,000.00, then the clause at 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification (UID) and Valuation, applies to this acquisition.

The Government's preferred payment method is via the Government Purchase Card (GPC).  Note: Fees apply to the GPC.  If the GPC is not used, payment will be made via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).  If UID applies, payment must be made via WAWF and the UID is entered into WAWF.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and the assigned rating:  Not Applicable for Commercial Items

(xv) The date, time and place offers are due.

Date:   July 19, 2020
Time:  11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time
Place:  e-mail to [email protected]

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:  Carrie Rochelle, (401) 345-8648, [email protected]