The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation, N0016724Q0304, for the procurement of NGD-9 A Side and B Side Liquid Polymer through a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The procurement will be executed on a sole-source basis, indicated by attached justification, and only written quotes will be considered. The request is identified under RFQ no. N00167-24-Q-0304, with an NAICS code of 325520.
The solicitation outlines minimum specifications for the products, including specific quantities required for each component (NGD-9 A Side: six drums, 43,200 ounces and NGD-9 B Side: three drums, 21,168 ounces). The delivery timeframe specified is within 12 weeks after contract award.
Offerors must submit questions via email to Brittany Tavassoli by September 16, 2024, with quotes due by 10:00 AM EST on September 17, 2024. Pricing and technical capability will be evaluated based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, ensuring compliance with the performance work statement.
Overall, the solicitation highlights the strict adherence to federal guidelines and emphasizes the procurement of essential materials while ensuring standards for technical specifications are met successfully.
The document outlines the justification for a sole source procurement of the NGD-9 liquid polymer, a proprietary formulation from Goodrich/Collins Aerospace, essential for acoustic modification and protection of Navy vehicle surfaces. It asserts that this product has been utilized by the Navy for years, implying that sourcing a replacement would entail significant time and financial resources. The justification falls under the Limited Source procurement category according to FAR regulations, indicating that the item can only be acquired from the original manufacturer or an authorized distributor due to its proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements. The document concludes with a certification section requiring signatures from the customer requestor, a first-line supervisor, and the contracting officer, certifying the accuracy of the information and the approval for procurement without full and open competition. The overall purpose is to secure authorization for a specific brand name product essential to Navy operations under specific legal exemptions.