This document outlines the instructions and evaluation criteria for vendors responding to a request-for-quote (RFQ) from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for fastener manufacturing. Vendors must email their offers to Chuck Chase and are required to register with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. A critical component for submitting a proposal is holding the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual and satisfying specific quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO standards).
Bids will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, focusing on technical capability, pricing, and past performance. Vendors must demonstrate relevant technical skills and provide evidence of previous contracts to establish reliability. The evaluation process will also assess vendors’ past performance using various governmental and business sources to gauge potential risk. Acceptable ratings in both technical capability and past performance are necessary for consideration in the procurement process. This RFQ is part of the government's broader initiative to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in military procurement.
This Pre-Solicitation notice announces a forthcoming solicitation for non-commercial products under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically targeting small businesses. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard seeks quotations for heavy-grade steel hex nuts, conforming to specified standards. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N3904025Q4376, and interested vendors must familiarize themselves with applicable clauses and provisions.
Data requirements include a material certification for the specified item, detailed in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Fastener Program Manual, which can be obtained through a request from a designated contact. The delivery point for the procurement is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. Public notification of the solicitation will run from March 14 to March 29, 2025, with the response period open from March 29 to April 15, 2025. This solicitation emphasizes compliance with regulations while supporting the Navy's procurement needs through a 100% Small Business Set-Aside initiative.