Total Small Business Set Aside Brand Name: Tecnova Advanced Systems - Thrusters
ID: N61331-26-Q-TR04Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c1b663f21ef4f56a6af3702c3a6ff81/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking authorized distributors or resellers to provide Tecnova Advanced Systems Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Thrusters under a Total Small Business Set Aside contract. This procurement is essential for maintaining compatibility with existing systems, as the use of alternative thrusters would incur significant costs and delays due to necessary changes in software and integration platforms. The total acquisition value is estimated to be under $350,000, with quotes due by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Interested parties should contact Terra Roberts at terra.s.roberts.civ@us.navy.mil for further details and ensure compliance with invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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    Terra Roberts
    terra.s.roberts.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Clauses-Supply.pdf
    This government file outlines key clauses and instructions for federal contracts, particularly for NAVSEA. It covers delivery terms (FOB Destination), electronic payment requirements via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and numerous contract clauses on topics like executive compensation, System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance, safeguarding contractor information systems, and prohibitions on certain foreign technologies (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, specific telecommunications equipment). The document also details specific instructions for invoicing, government points of contact (PCO, Contract Specialist), and hours of operation for deliveries. It emphasizes the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files, outlining strict non-disclosure requirements. Evaluation factors for awards prioritize best value, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance, with an emphasis on the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
    REDACTED BNJ.pdf
    This Brand Name Justification outlines the NSWC-PCD's intent to award a firm fixed price contract for specific Tecnova Advanced Systems Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Thrusters. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c), citing the need for exact duplicates of an existing system. Using different thrusters would necessitate costly and time-consuming changes to control software, physical integration platforms, and computer performance models, and would prevent part interchangeability between systems. The total acquisition value will be under $350,000. Market research indicated Tecnova Advanced Systems Incorporated as the only brand that can meet the government's requirements, and the contracting officer determined this approach represents the best value and lowest overall cost due to the significant delays and cost overruns associated with alternative solutions.
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