Workhorse Navigator Custom Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.  The Government intends to solicit with Teledyne Instruments, Inc. for One (1) Custom Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler.  The NAICS code is 334511 and the Small Business Standard is 1,350 employees.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-05 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20230929.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 05:00 PM on 10 Oct 2023.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes.  However, all responses received by 05:00 PM on 10 Oct 2023 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 05:00 PM on 10 Oct 2023 by email at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Michael Brodie, 757-478-1118, michael.s.broide7.civ@us.navy.mil.