The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Forward Operating Rods (FWD) as part of a critical shipboard system. The contract requires compliance with stringent quality assurance and inspection standards, as the materials involved are designated as Special Emphasis material, which necessitates rigorous certification and testing to ensure safety and reliability. These rods are essential components that, if defective, could lead to severe operational failures, potentially risking personnel safety and the integrity of naval vessels. Interested vendors should contact Benjamin Spangler at 771-229-0573 or via email at benjamin.t.spangler.civ@us.navy.mil for further details, with proposals due by the specified closing date.

NSN 1H-5340-014876217-L1, TDP VER 006, QTY 60 EA, DELIVER TO N50286, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD L1SS, KITTERY, ME 03904. The proposed acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns (see FAR clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside). The specific type of set-aside will be addressed in the solicitation through inclusion of one of the appropriate clauses listed here: FAR 52.219-3 Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award FAR 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-29 Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program DFARS 252.226-7000 Notice of Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Set-Aside Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in each individual solicitation. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to: Free Trade Agreements, if DFARS clause 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program, is included in the solicitation. The World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements, if DFARS clause 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements, is included in the solicitation.

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