Titanium Connectors

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0479. This requirement is being solicited as a Brand Name requirement for Brantner & Associates (Doing Business As TE Connectivity) items. The required connectors are the only qualified parts for upgrades required for modernization efforts. Qualification of another connector would require procurement of new prototype connectors and electrical and environmental qualification (EQT) testing, which would lead to unacceptable additional costs and schedule delays. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334417; the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. Offerors must be Brantner & Associates authorized distributors and provide proof of authorized distributor status in order to be considered acceptable. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order for the below items: CLIN 0001: Quantity of ten (10) Connectors, Part #: MSXL12BCRTI; CLIN 0002: Quantity of ten (10) Connectors, Part #: MSXL10BCRTI; CLIN 0003: Quantity of ten (10) Connectors, Part # MSXL8BCRTI In accordance with FAR 52.246-15, a Certificate of Conformance shall be provided with delivery of the connectors. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841. Delivery shall occur on or before seventeen (17) weeks after date of award. Please include any applicable shipping charges. The Government’s evaluation method is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans. 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. 52.223-23, Sustainable Products. 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment. 52.232-11, Extras. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. 52.233-1, Disputes. 52.233-3, Protest after Award. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price. 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance. 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or D...