The document serves as a Pre-Solicitation notice for a non-commercial procurement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It outlines the upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) N3904024Q0076, scheduled to be solicited from November 7 to November 14, 2024. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking responses from small businesses for the provision of a specific item—Hex Head Cap Screws, identified as BOA Item 7019AE. Detailed specifications and data requirements are included in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Fastener Program Manual, and interested vendors must request this manual along with an Active DD2345 form.
The delivery point is set at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, with a requested delivery timeline of 45 weeks post-receipt of materials by the vendor. The notice emphasizes the requirement for small business participation, in line with the Small Business Standard of 600 employees. Public advertisement for this solicitation will occur from October 23 to November 7, 2024. Interested parties are instructed to contact project representative Sarashea Falla via email for further information and to ensure compliance with all relevant procurement procedures.
The document outlines the submission instructions for a government solicitation regarding the procurement of fasteners for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Vendors must email their quotes to the designated contact and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Key requirements include possessing the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual and demonstrating compliance with the Higher Level Contracting Quality Requirements, such as MIL-I-45208 or ISO standards.
Submissions will be evaluated on Technical Capability, Delivery Schedule, Price, and Past Performance, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet the requested 45-week delivery timeframe, provide competitive pricing, and showcase relevant past projects carried out in the last five years.
The assessment will consider vendor responsibility based on previous projects, collecting data from various federal and state sources. Acceptance ratings depend on vendors' capabilities to fulfill technical requirements, delivery schedules, and past performance evaluations. Overall, the document is a formal invitation for bids, reflecting the government's effort to ensure quality, accountability, and timely delivery in its procurement processes.