Ciao Wireless RF Power Amplifiers

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 products prepared in accordance with 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 and quotes are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued.  In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-24-Q-0455. This requirement is being solicited as a brand name only 100% small business set-aside for Ciao Wireless products. Brand name requirement is due to interoperability and substantial duplication of costs if a different brand were purchased. The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 334511 and the PSC is 5996.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for the following Ciao Wireless brand name items:

CLIN 0001 RF POWER AMPLIFIER  P/N 026990PC-1 REV C (Ciao Ref# CA818-465E) Qty 10

CLIN 0002 RF POWER AMPLIFIER P/N 026991PC-1 REV D (Ciao Ref# CA18-347E) Qty 10

Option CLIN 0003 RF POWER AMPLIFIER Option Exercise Date: Within 12 months of order issuance P/N 026990PC-1 REV C (Ciao Ref# CA818-465E) Qty10

Option CLIN 0004 RF POWER AMPLIFIER Option Exercise Date: Within 12 months of order issuance P/N 026991PC-1 REV D (Ciao Ref# CA18-347E) Qty10

Delivery: FOB Destination, Newport, RI

Delivery Date: No later than 10/30/2024

The Government intends to award a single FFP Purchase Order to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. In order to be determined technically acceptable offerors must:

1. Quote Ciao Wireless products

2. Quote exact brand, part numbers, quantities and terms specified

3. The Government will consider Past Performance information in accordance with DFARS provision 252.213-7000, whereby negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable

4. Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs. Gray market items will not be accepted. All resellers shall provide proof of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized reseller status. Status will be verified by the Government prior to award. NOTE: Items shall be sourced directly from the OEM and/or OEM authorized channels only.

Notes:

1. Include any shipping costs in the unit price. There will not be a separate CLIN for shipping.

2. Quote must be valid for 90 days

3. The Government’s preferred method of payment is Government Purchase Card. If a credit card processing fee applies payment will be made by Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Please specify on quote whether credit card is acceptable and if there is a fee

4. Quotes should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: point of contact information (including phone number and email address), CAGE code and SAM UEI.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far. 

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC).

The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab

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

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law

FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Item

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options

FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Priced Line Item

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 12 months of order issuance Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

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FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

FAR 52.233-1 Disputes

FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award

FAR 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price

FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service)

*The additional following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition:

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003);

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (CD 2020-O0019);

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016);

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020);

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020);

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (JUN 2020);

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses also apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product

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

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support

252.211-7003 Item unique Identification and Valuation

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/.Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM) prior to award. Instructions for registration are available on the website.

Quotes must be received on or before Tuesday July 16, 2023 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDT). Quotes received after this date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Michelle Weigert at michelle.e.weigert.civ@us.navy.mil