This Pre-Solicitation notice outlines an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for providing non-commercial metallic tubes, specifically NSN: 1H 4710 00-455-0193 X2, required by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The RFP is designated for Full and Open Competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, conforming to FAR Subpart 13.105 and other applicable regulations. Contractors interested in bidding must ensure familiarity with relevant clauses and stipulations accessible via acquisition.gov.
The announcement includes specific data requirements for the proposed product, including material certification and procedure approvals, which must align with the attached documentation. Deliveries are scheduled to take place at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, with a timeline of 50 weeks after the Request for Quotation (ARO). The bid solicitation is set for May 1-8, 2025, and publicized from April 17 to May 21, 2025. Interested parties should contact Sarashea Thibodeau for further information. This notice serves to prepare potential vendors for upcoming bids in a competitive federal procurement process.
This document outlines the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for a request-for-quote (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Navy. Vendors must email their quotes to the designated contact, ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and provide necessary documentation on non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures compliant with specific military standards. The submission should include a delivery schedule confirming readiness within 50 weeks, competitive pricing, and evidence of past performance on relevant contracts conducted within the last five years.
Evaluations will focus on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing vendors on technical capability, delivery schedule adherence, pricing, and past performance. Offerors must demonstrate acceptable technical data, meet the requested production schedule, and submit pricing for all line items. Past performance will be scrutinized using various federal and state resources, and vendors lacking adequate past performance will be rated as "Acceptable." The ultimate goal is to award the contract to a competent vendor who offers the best overall value based on these criteria.