Nitrogen Gas and Trailer Rental

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Lakehurst, NJ has a requirement to procure one rental of a compressed nitrogen tube and Storage Trailer, and 6 (six) Nitrogen Deliveries, on behalf of the Prototype, Manufacturing, and Test Division (PMTD), through a Firm Fixed Price contract, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The Government intends to procure the above items through a total small business set-aside. 

(i)  THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)  This solicitation number is N68335-23-R-0191 (iii) The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.  (iv) This solicitation is open to small businesses. NAICS is 325120. PSC code is 6830. (v) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, is incorporated. (vi) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. (vii)  FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items is incorporated.(viii)  FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –Commercial Items is incorporated in this contract by full text; the following provisions apply: 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015). (ix)  Additional clauses and provisions and requirements:

FAR 52.204-7: System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-13: System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.204-21: Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

DFARS 252.204-7016: Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation

DFARS 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation

DFARS 252.204-7018: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DFARS 252.204-7019: Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

DFARS 252.204-7020: NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

DFARS 252.211-7003: Item Unique Identification and Valuation

DFARS 252.223-7008: Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

DFARS 252.225-7001: Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program—Basic

DFARS 252.225-7002: Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors

DFARS 252.225-7012: Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities

DFARS 252.225-7013: Duty-Free Entry—Basic

DFARS 252.225-7016: Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings

DFARS 252.225-7003: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DFARS 252.246-7008: Sources of Electronic Parts

Additional requirements: Quotes are due by 4:00pm EST, 21 June to Jeff Chelston at jeffrey.m.chelston.civ@us.navy.mil . Please see attachments for the Statement of Work (SOW). All proposals shall meet all requirements as outlined in the SOW. Quotes shall meet all requirements outlined in the CLIN structure attached.  Proposals shall include price and technical write-up, be “FOB: Destination”, with inspection and acceptance at “destination.” The nitrogen shall be delivered on a trailer which will remain on site until the end of the contract.  The contractor will deliver nitrogen within 48 hours of notification. Hard copies of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Amendments will NOT be mailed to the contractors.  The Government will accept only electronic proposals. Payment terms are Net 30.