Amendment 001: The purpose of this amendment is to post a redacted copy of the Brand Name Justification.

Amendment 002: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date until Friday, 02/14/2025.

Amendment 003: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the closing date until Friday, 02/21/2025.

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES 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.

The Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-25-Q-0035. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334417; the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for the below Brantner and Associates Inc. SEACON brand name items, no substitutions allowed. The Government’s original system design uses SEACON’s mateable and unique parts which are the only connectors that physically fit (directly mate) to the existing Government system and cabling.  A full qualification of the design would be necessary in order for another model and vendor to manufacture the connectors.  This would include multiple system design reviews and first article testing for each system that the connectors are utilized on, which would result in significant duplicative cost and schedule impacts to qualify a new vendor. 

The Government’s minimum requirements are specified as follows.

CLIN 0001: Quantity of four hundred (400) 7230-104/K, ASSY, MINM, 3FO, FCRL TIGR2, W/ ST Connectors, Part #: MINM3FOFCRL04;

CLIN 0002: Quantity of two hundred forty (240) 7230-105/A, MINM18FCRL-TI per Manufacturer DWG, Part #: MINMFCRL7230105;

CLIN 0003: Quantity of fifty (50) 7230-277/A, INSERT, MINM, CIRL, RL 18, 6#16, 12#20, MFG AT SGP, Part #: MINMCIRL7230277;

CLIN 0004: Quantity of four (4) Connector 20FCR-TI,6AL4V GRADE 5, Part #: MINQ24FCR-TI;

CLIN 0005: Quantity of eight (8) 80-2-745/E,INSERT,MINQ,CIR,24, 24#20, Part #: MINQ24CIRPBOF;

CLIN 0006: Quantity of five (5) 6603-234-1/B,SHELL-FWD,MINQCCPHP,PBOF,45°,TIGR2 PER MSBA-024, Part #: 6603-234-1;

CLIN 0007: Option 01: Quantity of eighty (80) 7230-104/K, ASSY, MINM, 3FO, FCRL TIGR2, W/ ST Connectors, Part #: MINM3FOFCRL04;

CLIN 0008: Option 02: Quantity of fifty (50) 7230-105/A, MINM18FCRL-TI per Manufacturer DWG, Part #: MINMFCRL7230105;

CLIN 0009: Option 03: Quantity of fifty (50) 7230-277/A, INSERT, MINM, CIRL, RL 18, 6#16, 12#20, MFG AT SGP, Part #: MINMCIRL7230277;

CLIN 0010: Option 04: Quantity of four (4) Connector 20FCR-TI,6AL4V GRADE 5, Part #: MINQ24FCR-TI;

CLIN 0011: Option 05: Quantity of four (4) 80-2-745/E,INSERT,MINQ,CIR,24, 24#20, Part #: MINQ24CIRPBOF;

CLIN 0012: Option 06: Quantity of four (4) 6603-234-1/B,SHELL-FWD,MINQCCPHP,PBOF,45°,TIGR2 PER MSBA-024, Part #: 6603-234-1;

CLIN 0013: Shipping

Note: All Option CLIN exercise dates shall be within 6 months after contract award

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Newport, RI 02841. Please include any applicable shipping charges.

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

52.204-24 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 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,

252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013, Revision 1