58 -- CTD SENSOR UNITS

Notice Date

March 30, 2001

Contracting Office

Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

ZIP Code

02841-1708

Solicitation Number

N66604-01-Q-3455

Response Due

April 10, 2001

Point of Contact

E. Emond, Contract Negotiator at 401-832-1482; N. Howard, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1545; FAX (401)832-4820

E-Mail Address

Eileen Emond, Contract Negotiator (emonde@npt.nuwc.navy.mil)

Description

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 N66604-00-Q-3455. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This is 100% set-aside for small business. NAICS Code is 334511; size standard is 750 Employees. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items: CTD Sensor Units, P/N ECTD-SV-NXIC, qty. 7. Required delivery is 120 days after award, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. It is expected to place a purchase order with Falmouth Scientific, Inc. (FSI). They are the only known source for these items because FSI is the sole mfg. of the Conductivity/ Temperature/Depth (CTD) Sensor which has been developed as a replacement to the existing sound head, the TR-321; in addition, FSI possesses a patent on the Non-External Inductive Conductivity Cell (NXIC). This critical component of the CTD Sensor eliminates the need for a pump and can be located near metal w/no measurement impact. This is crucial to the ability of replacing the TR-321 on a form/fit basis while providing the other necessary parameters of salinity, temperature, depth and retaining sound speed. The CTD Sensors shall meet storage temperature of -20 deg C w/o affecting operational capability. Operational range is -2 to +35 deg C. NUWCDIVNPT will provide seven (7) TR 321C housings as Government Furnished Material. 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 591, 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 09 Apr 2001. For information on this acquisition contact Eileen Emond at 401-832-1482. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. Estimated RFP release date: N/A; NAICS Code: 334511.

Web Link

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION, NEWPORT (http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010403/58SOL003.HTM (W-089 SN50H816)