Compressed Gas Program

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. 

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days. Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-22-Q-0518.  

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 324110. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees. This requirement is being solicited on an Unrestricted basis, as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).

 NUWCDIVNPT intends to award a Single Award, Firm Fixed Price five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for On-Line Contract Managed Compressed Gas Program, and Tank Lease in accordance with the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs---CDRLs will be Not Separately Priced (NSP)).

   

BPA Information:

BPA Master Dollar Limit: $250,000.00

BPA Call Limit: $250,000.00

Ordering Period: Date of Award through Sixty (6) Months Thereafter

(1) Description of Agreement. The supplier shall provide Contract Managed Compressed Gas and tank lease as described in the Statement of Work (SOW), if and when requested by authorized Buyers identified in Section 4 below.

(2) Extent of Obligation. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

(3) Purchase Limitation. The dollar limitation for each individual purchase under the BPA is Not to Exceed $250,000.00.

(4) Individuals Authorized to Purchase Under the BPA. The individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA (Buyers), must be approved certified Government Bank Card Holders. For all orders over $10,00.00 a warranted Contracting Officer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport within the limitation of each individuals’ specified warrant is authorized to purchase under this BPA.

a. This BPA permits only Government employees specifically authorized, to place calls against it. THIS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

b. Any services rendered pursuant to a call by an unauthorized person are performed at the contractor’s risk and may result in non-payment and possible cancellation of this agreement.

(5) Delivery Tickets. All submissions under the agreement, shall be accompanied by an invoice/delivery ticket containing the following minimum information:

(i) Name of the supplier.

(ii) BPA number.

(iii) Date of Purchase.

(iv) NUWC ERP P.O. # or ERP Purchase Request #.

(v) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

(vi) Unit Price and Total Cost for each product ordered.

(vii) Date of Delivery or Shipment.

All orders issued against this BPA shall be paid via the US Government Purchase Credit Card.

(6) Invoices. An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. The invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets. No third party billing allowed (i.e. Paypal TM). Invoices are to be submitted directly to each individual Navy Bank Card Holder.

 The following addenda and terms and conditions apply:

Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841. Specific delivery lead times will be established at time of call.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service or Equipment

52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items

The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

 

Section 508 exception does not apply.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far 

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card.   Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation. Include any applicable surcharge in the quotation.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov 

The quote shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNS. A quote received after the closing date and time specified may be considered ineligible for award. 

Offerors shall provide leasing prices in Attachment 3, Market Basket Pricing Table. Pricing for CLIN 0002 will be requested at the time of BPA Call. In order to be eligible for award offerors shall: (1) provide pricing for the leases as detailed above, and (2) the Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The quote may be submitted via email to the email address below and must be received on or before Friday, 23 September 2022, 2:00PM EST. Offer received after the closing date are considered to be late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact Christina Sherron at Christina.m.sherron2.civ@us.navy.mil or 401-832-6462.   

Attachments:

1. DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)

2. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

3. Market Basket Pricing Table