The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard issued a Pre-Solicitation notice for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a non-commercial procurement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice, numbered N3904024Q0080, seeks responses from small businesses capable of supplying hex head cap screws as per specifications detailed in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fastener Program Manual. The NAICS code is 332722, with a small business standard of 600 employees. Vendors must be familiar with relevant clauses, which can be accessed online.
Data requirements include a material certification for the supplied item. The solicitation will take place from November 5-12, 2024, with public announcements occurring from October 22 to November 5, 2024. There will be no government-furnished material provided for this project, and all submissions must adhere to the specific requirements outlined in the manual.
Proposals and inquiries can be directed to Lauren LeDuc via the provided email, and the submission instructions will include specific evaluation criteria for potential contractors. Overall, this procurement emphasizes compliance and the exclusivity set for small businesses, reflecting the federal government's ongoing initiatives to support this sector.
The document outlines instructions for vendors responding to a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for manufacturing fasteners. All offers must be submitted via email, and vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for consideration. Vendors must possess a specific fastener program manual and demonstrate technical capability either through a valid Basic Ordering Agreement or alternative compliance documentation, such as Non-Destructive Testing procedures and quality assurance certifications. Quotes will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering technical capability, pricing, and past performance, which should include relevant project history from the last five years. The government aims to award a delivery order to the vendor offering the best value, relying on both quantitative pricing and qualitative assessments of technical competence and past performance evaluations to mitigate risk. Evaluations will categorize vendors as “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” based on their submissions and performance records.