Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

99 -- MISCELLANEOUS SOL N00164-00-Q-0155 DUE 042400 POC Ms. Diane Pearson, code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, FAX 812-854-3805; Ms. Luann Shelton, Contracing Officer WEB: click here to download copy of RFQ, http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact via e-mail, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. This is an Electronic Synopsis/Solicitation for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. Solicitation #: N00164-00-Q-0155 applies and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16 and DCN 20000316. The standard industrial code is and the business size standard is 750 employees or less. This requirement is reserved 100% for small business. The requirement is as follows: CLIN 0001 -- 1 each ID Enclosure, to be fabricated in accordance with drawing 802025205103-1 which is available to be downloaded. CLIN 0001 shall be utilized as a first article unit. First article testing will consist of specification compliance. Production of First article unit shall not commence sooner than 1 June 00. CLIN 0002 22 each ID Enclosure to be fabricated in accordance with drawing 802025205103-1. NOTE: Regarding drawing numbers 802011205105 and 802025205208 Do not be concerned with these particular items or their related parts drawing #802011205105 will be fabricated at NSWC and will be provided as Government Furnished Material (GFM) to the successful offeror for plating, priming, painting, labeling and installation (be sure to include pricing in your offer for the plating, priming, painting, labeling and installation). Delivery of the GFM is 2 weeks after contract award. Drawing #802025205208 will be fabricated at NSWC Crane Division in their entirety and will be installed here at NSWC Crane Division. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Required delivery of 1st article unit is due no later than 15 August 00. Upon successful passing of 1st article, the remaining 22 each is 2 units no later than 31 September 00 and two per month following until completed. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, NAVSURFWARCEN Division, Crane, IN with inspection and acceptance at destination. FAR Part 12 procedures will not apply. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.245-8 Liability for the Facilities; 52.245-4 Government-Furnished Property (SHORT FORM); FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEP 1989) (FAR 52.209-4) (a) The Contractor shall deliver 1 unit(s) of Lot/Item 0001 by 15 August 00, to the Government at Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Attention: Mr. Ed Rensi, Code 8022, Bldg. 41N, Crane, IN 47522. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract. (b) Within 14 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing,of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. (c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and (2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense. (f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay. (g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test. (h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver. FAR 52.209-4 (Alternate I) (JAN 1997) (j) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility. 52.203-3 Gratuities; 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance [FILL-IN]; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.232-1 Payments, 52.233-1 Disputes; 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements; 52.252-2 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations [FILL-IN]; 52.232-23 Alt I Assignment of Claims; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7009 Duty-Free entry Qualifying Country End Products and Supplies; 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment; 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification [FILL-IN]; 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies [FILL-IN]; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21 Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities; 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.211-5 Material Requirements; 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies; 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form); 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.233-3 Protest after Award; 52.222-20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act; 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; 252.225-7017 Prohibition on Award to Companies Owned by the People's Republic of China; 52.243-1 Alt I Changes-Fixed-Price; 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form); 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service); 52.232-25 Prompt Payment; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; Business The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Quotations and the above required information must be received at the above contact point in this office on or before 24 April 00 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Standard Time. Inquiries may be submitted to Diane L. Pearson via e-mail at pearson_d@crane.navy.mil or fax number 812-854-3805. Posted 03/30/00 (W-SN439402). (0090)

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