Build to Print Machined Parts for Solid State Heading Sensors
ID: N6660425Q0274Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

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Machine Shops (332710)

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HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking small businesses to provide build to print machined parts for solid state heading sensors. The procurement includes specific items such as anodized sleeves, end caps, board mounts, and connector plugs, with a total requirement of 200 units across four categories, all to be delivered on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. This initiative is crucial for fulfilling defense contracting requirements and promoting competition and innovation within the small business sector. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by April 18, 2025, and ensure compliance with various federal regulations, with all inquiries directed to Hannah Murphy at Hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 401-832-8020.

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    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is soliciting bids for a variety of machined parts, with an emphasis on small business participation. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) N66604-25-Q-0274 seeks to procure items such as heading sensor sleeves and end caps under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. The solicitation is open for less than fifteen days and requires strict adherence to technical specifications detailed in export-controlled drawings, accessible only to registered Department of Defense contractors with Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. Offerors must comply with various federal acquisition regulations, including provisions related to small business representation, reporting of executive compensation, and affirmative action for workers with disabilities. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, necessitating valid quotes adhering to specifications, registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and consideration of past performance. Quotes and queries must be submitted electronically by the deadline of April 17, 2025. The government reserves the right to terminate contracts for non-compliance, ensuring that delivered items remain compliant with designated conditions, thus supporting overall procurement integrity and regulatory compliance. This RFQ exemplifies streamlined federal procurement efforts aimed at promoting small business engagement in defense-related acquisitions.
    The document outlines a solicitation (RFQ N66604-25-Q-0274) by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) for the procurement of specific machined parts. This request is exclusively for small businesses and follows a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. The items specified include anodized sleeves, end caps, board mounts, and connector plugs, with a total requirement of 200 units distributed across four categories. Access to technical specifications requires Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, limiting distribution to authorized DoD entities. Quotes must be submitted electronically by April 18, 2025, detailing item prices, lead times, and company contact information. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quotations, factoring in technical compliance with provided drawings and past performance evaluations. Additionally, suppliers must ensure compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for the awards, underscoring the importance of regulatory compliance in this procurement process. This RFQ represents a strategic effort to engage small businesses in fulfilling defense contracting requirements, promoting competition and innovation within the sector.
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