COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION N62306-13-Q-4005 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with or attached to 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 on FEDBIZOPPS and NECO ( https://www.neco.navy.mil/ ). The RFQ number is N62306-13-Q-4005. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-42 and DFARS Changes Notice 20100623. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252201.htm . The NAICS code is 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing and the Small Business size standard is 750 employees. This procurement is unrestricted. The Naval Oceanographic Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: Sub-bottom Profiler System (Sparker) in accordance with the attached Salient Characteristics. Delivery is requested within 8-10 weeks after receipt of order, FOB: Destination to Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-5001. No additional quantities are intended to be included or purchased. The Government reserves the right to make one, multiple or no award resulting from this solicitation. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Item; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Item; and Quoters are reminded to include a complete copy of FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Item and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including FAR 52.237-34 FOB Destination. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be the lowest priced, technically acceptable. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is incorporated. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the offers: (a) technical capability of the item offered to meet the minimum needs of the Government and (b) Price. General statements, that the offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or that paraphrases the RFQ's specifications in whole or in part, will not constitute compliance with the mandatory requirements concerning the content of the technical quotation. Any resultant contract will be DO rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Contract Specialist must receive any questions concerning the RFQ no later than 3 calendar days after publication of this solicitation. This announcement will close at 4:00 PM, CDT on 27 Sep 2013. Quotes are to be submitted to
[email protected] . Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Quoters shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration/System for Award Management and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to be considered for award. All quotes shall include price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Each response much clearly indicate the capability of the offeror to meet all specifications and requirements.