KITCO Assemblies
ID: N0017825Q6627Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC DAHLGRENDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9dd6acac29144b56ad74b496c6d8594f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is seeking quotations for the procurement of specific fiber optic products from Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc. The requirement includes eight units each of part numbers KFO 15700 and KFO 15699, which are essential for digital network products under NAICS Code 334515. This procurement is categorized as a sole source due to the unique specifications of the items, which would incur additional costs if sourced from alternative vendors. Proposals are due by November 21, 2024, with an anticipated award date in December 2024. Interested parties must ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may direct inquiries to Lamar Anderson at lamar.b.anderson@navy.mil or by phone at (540) 742-4132.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lamar Anderson
    (540) 742-4132
    lamar.b.anderson@navy.mil
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    N0017825Q6627_ Combined Synopsis Solicitation.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (N0017825Q6627) for the procurement of specific fiber optic products from Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc., targeting digital network products under the NAICS Code 334515. This request is categorized as a sole source due to the unique specifications of the items needed, which would incur additional costs if sourced from alternative vendors. The required items include specific part numbers (KFO 15700 and KFO 15699) in quantities of 8 each. Shipping costs must be included for delivery to Dahlgren, VA. The solicitation follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is not open to small businesses. Proposals should be submitted by November 21, 2024, with an anticipated award by December 2024, and offers will be evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors need to supply necessary representations, historical data, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Communications regarding the solicitation should reference the specific number and be directed to the provided email before the closing date.
    SF18 - Final (Solicitation).pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, concerning the procurement of specific electronic components identified by part numbers KFO 15700 and KFO 15699, with eight units required for each item. The request stresses that this is not an order but an invitation for providers to submit their quotations, denoting that all supplies must originate domestically unless otherwise specified. Key terms include delivery deadlines, inspection protocols upon receipt at the destination, pricing structure details, and invoicing expectations, including guidance for final invoice processing through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) platform. The document elaborates on clauses and requirements that govern the procurement process, emphasizing the necessity for compliance with federal regulations, including small business policies and prohibitions regarding certain telecommunications equipment. This RFQ aligns with federal processes aimed at ensuring fair procurement practices, quality assurance, and appropriate contract fulfillment within the terms laid out by the government.
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