Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name Altum - 1 each Altum PT Multispectral Sensor Kit
ID: N61331-25-T-TR11Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE (6710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Total Small Business Set Aside for one Altum PT Multispectral Sensor Kit. This procurement is essential for the National Integration Strategy Environment (NISE) project, as the Altum PT Multispectral Sensor Kit is uniquely suited to meet the project's stringent requirements, particularly in harsh operational environments. The contract will be awarded based on best value considerations, including pricing, delivery, quality, and past performance, with a firm fixed price anticipated below $250,000. Interested vendors must submit their quotes to Terra Roberts via email by the specified deadline, ensuring compliance with all outlined requirements, including invoicing through Wide Area Workflow and providing a CAGE code.

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    The document outlines key contractual and administrative requirements for government contracts, specifically focusing on delivery terms, payment procedures, compliance clauses, and roles in contract administration. It details the terms for F.O.B. (Free on Board) origin and destination, mandates electronic payment requests through the Wide Area Workflow system, and establishes various contract clauses addressing issues such as telecommunications services banned from specific entities and internal confidentiality. It also specifies administrative protocols including roles of contract officers and representatives, points of contact, and operational hours, particularly during federal holidays where special delivery schedules may apply. There are guidelines on contractor responsibilities, particularly concerning communication and billing specifics within contract performance. Overall, the document serves to ensure compliance with federal contracting standards and policies, protecting government interests while clarifying expectations for contractors regarding performance, reporting, and operational protocols to facilitate effective contract management and oversight. This documentation is essential in guiding potential bidders on the necessary conditions and regulations that govern participation in government RFPs and grants.
    The document serves as a Limited Source Justification from the Naval Sea Systems Command for acquiring Altum brand multi-spectral sensor kits. The procurement is essential for a National Integration Strategy Environment (NISE) project, with detailed specifications confirming that the Altum PT Multispectral Sensor Kit uniquely meets the project’s requirements. The contract will use simplified acquisition procedures, with costs estimated below $250,000, reflecting market research that indicates Altum as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the Government's needs due to the equipment's unique performance in harsh environments and specific operational constraints. The Contracting Officer has determined that sourcing this specific brand represents the best value, ensuring the timely and effective integration of the sensor into the NISE project. Emphasizing urgency, the acquisition is imperative to avoid delays that would arise from testing alternative solutions. The document concludes with the acknowledgment that no other supplier could meet the requirements, reinforcing the necessity for exclusive procurement from Altum.
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