The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting proposals through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of commercial products or services related to fastener manufacturing. This solicitation is open to small businesses and requires submissions by April 7, 2025. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and should adhere to guidelines outlined in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual. Proposals must include price, delivery information (with a required delivery timeframe of 45 weeks), and relevant past performance details. The evaluation of quotes will focus on technical capability, price, and past performance, with the aim of identifying the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Key clauses from the FAR and DFARS are incorporated, highlighting the importance of quality compliance and inspection requirements. Additionally, vendors must ensure adequate compliance with specific technical standards, as outlined in the solicitation. Overall, this RFQ is a critical step for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to procure specific manufacturing items necessary for its operations while facilitating small business participation in government contracts.
The document is a Pre-Solicitation notice for a federal procurement request under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically for non-commercial products. It outlines the forthcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N0010425RX19758, set to be published on sam.gov, and specifies that the solicitation will adhere to current federal provisions and clauses. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to procure a specific item, a cap (NSN: 1H 5305 01-212-9274 X2), according to guidelines detailed in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Fastener Program Manual. Contractors are required to meet specified data requirements, including material certification. The delivery of goods will take place at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, with no government-furnished materials involved. The solicitation period is indicated from April 1 to April 7, 2025, with a public announcement commencing on March 17, 2025. Interested parties can obtain necessary documentation by contacting the designated official via email with an Active DD2345 form.
This document outlines submission instructions for vendors responding to a request-for-quote (RFQ) related to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Fastener Program. Offers must be sent via email to the designated contact, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Technical submissions require either a Basic Ordering Agreement or specific compliance documentation demonstrating adherence to quality standards.
The proposal should include a delivery schedule—preferably within 45 weeks—pricing details, and evidence of past performance through three relevant projects from the last five years. The government's evaluation will focus on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, assessing technical capability, delivery schedule, pricing, and past performance.
Technical capability ratings will determine if vendors can meet the program's requirements, while delivery schedule acceptability is based on proposed timelines. Past performance will be assessed through various credible sources. Offers without complete pricing will be rejected. The ultimate goal is to select a vendor that best meets these criteria to fulfill government contract needs effectively.