59 -- Modification of System Backplanes

This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities(FBO) page located at http://www.eps.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line(NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Navy Sea Systems Command. This is a combined synopsis and 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-05-Q-6721. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2000-07.Size standard is 500 employees. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items: Combine all (four) cards into one module, this will provide new rear metal enclosures for the modules, reinforcing upper and lower plates of the chassis; Modify the existing cables, cutting the cables to size, termination one end, and testing the system; Assembly of cables into new modules; Testing the system for continuity and general functionality. Required delivery is by September 30, 2005, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. It is expected to place a purchase order with Mavriq Technologies. They are the only known source for these items because the original switching system was procured through Mavriq & only Mavriq as the builder of the system is capable of modifying their own system to satisfy the configuration specifications. All other timely offers will be considered. Offers for other products must contain complete product information and prices. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items must be submitted with quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 5913, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708 or may be faxed to 401-832-4820. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on September 23, 2005. For information on this acquisition contact Brian Toth at 401-832-7524. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/.