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Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport intends to issue a solicitation for the Manufacture of Sound Baffles (1 Lot) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and associated drawing. This requirement is being issued as a synopsis for non-commercial items in accordance with FAR 13.1. The government anticipates award of one (1) firm fixed price type contract. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applicable assigned rating for this requirement is DO-C9. The proposed contract is a 100% small business set aside. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 321215 and has a size standard of 500 employees or less. Offerors are required to provide FOB Destination pricing to NUWC Keyport WA 98345- 7610.

It is anticipated that solicitation N0025323Q0106 will be available on or about September 07, 2023. The solicitation closing date is anticipated to be 15 days after the issuance of the solicitation package. The actual date and time will be identified in the solicitation.

Requirements and evaluation procedures are listed in the attached solicitation, which is required to be filled out in its entirety and returned before the solicitation closes. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. Questions and Offers should be submitted via e-mail to: naomi.n.mckenzie.civ@us.navy.mil. No paper copies will be accepted. Only digital copies sent via email will be accepted. Failure to complete all representations and certifications found within the solicitation and respond to this RFQ with associated amendments if applicable prior to the closing date and time established may render an offer non-responsive and result in rejection.

Company quote forms will NOT be accepted. All details regarding the vendor offer shall be documented in the RFQ. The government terms and conditions (T&C’s) listed in this solicitation are required by law through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR). It is preferred that company T&C’s not be included with your quote submittal as many company T&C’s are inconsistent with federal law and unenforceable.

Drawings referenced in the solicitation are restricted by the Arms Export Act and are ONLY available to vendors/contractors appointed data custodian that are registered with Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) Joint Certification Program (JCP). Vendors/Contractors that are not registered with DLIS JCP can obtain registration information at ww.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Restricted drawings and technical information are available through Sam.Gov.

Provisions and clauses in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circulars are included in the solicitation. To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations at http://acquisition.gov/far/ . Download the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. The offeror must have a current registration and completed representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at website https://sam.gov/ a Federal government owned website.

SPECIAL NOTICE: To view the drawings associated with this solicitation, you must request access via SAM.GOV. This will send an automated email to the Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent that you have requested to view the drawings. To ensure that your request can be approved, you must submit a completed DD Form 2345 via email to the Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent listed as the point of contact for this solicitation. Note: Instructions for filling out a DD Form 2345 can be found here: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx