The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ N66604-24-Q-0794) for the procurement of 23 new umbilical cables and a non-separately priced Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). This solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses (NAICS 335932) with a size standard of 1000 employees. Delivery is required within 20 weeks after contract award, with items shipped to Naval Station Newport, RI.
Participants must comply with specifications in the Government provided Technical Data Package (TDP), only accessible to Department of Defense contractors with Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration. Quotes are due by 14:00 EST on September 23, 2024, including pricing, shipping, and contact information, along with legal certifications required under FAR clauses.
The government plans to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order based on the lowest price and technical acceptability. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with specified requirements and a good past performance record. Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory prior to award.
For queries, interested parties can contact Mekenzie Marois via email.
The document is a DD Form 1423, specifically the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), which provides supplemental information regarding distribution statements related to technical data. It emphasizes that the information disclosed is only authorized for the Department of Defense (DoD) and its contractors, classified under Distribution Statement D, and mentions the critical technology associated with it as of December 6, 2021. Furthermore, a strong export control warning is issued, highlighting legal restrictions on exporting the data as per the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act. Violations of these export laws can lead to severe penalties, and adherence to DoD Directive 5230.25 during dissemination is emphasized. This document underscores the importance of compliance with export regulations in federal contracts to safeguard sensitive technology and information.