This Pre-Solicitation notice outlines a future procurement opportunity under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The focus of the solicitation, with RFQ number N3904025Q0020, is for the provision of 8-inch schedule 140 pipe (NSN: lH 4710-01-128-3501 X2), to be manufactured as per specific attachment requirements. The procurement is set aside for 100% Small Business competition, using NAICS code 331210, which allows for up to 1,000 employees. Interested contractors must submit material certification and procedure approvals, as detailed in the requirements. The delivery point is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with a requested delivery timeframe of 45 weeks after receipt of order. The solicitation period is from December 16, 2024, to January 20, 2025, with public notice beginning on November 18, 2024. For inquiries, contractors can contact Chuck Chase via email. The document highlights the government's intention to streamline procurement while supporting small businesses.
The document outlines the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for vendors responding to a federal request-for-quote (RFQ) related to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures for fasteners required by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Vendors must email their quotes to the designated contact and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Required submissions include detailed NDT procedures and evidence of compliance with quality standards (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002).
The government will assess offers based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, focusing on technical capability, delivery schedule, pricing, and past performance. Evaluation criteria include the vendor’s ability to meet technical manufacturing requirements, adherence to a delivery schedule of 45 weeks post-order, the submission of competitive pricing, and the documentation of relevant past contracts. A vendor's failure to meet these criteria may result in rejection of their proposal. The document emphasizes the importance of vendors demonstrating their qualifications and ability to successfully fulfill the contract under evaluation.