NRL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS TEMPLATE ($10K & Above)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03

Effective: 23 February 2024

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325120

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6850.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington D.C. is seeking to purchase

dry ice.

  _X__ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services   or            _____ See Chart Below

______ See specification attachment

Supplies: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.

Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.

FAR 52.212-1 has been tailored to include the following additional instructions:

• This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated.  No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

Delivery Address:

              X     U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W.

Bldg. 49 – Shipping/Receiving

Code 3400

Washington, DC 20375

                        U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

7 Grace Hopper Avenue,

Bldg. 702

Monterey, CA  93943-5502

                        U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

7 Grace Hopper Avenue, Stop 2

Bldg. 704

Monterey, CA 93943-5502

                        US Naval Research Laboratory

Stennis Space Center

Bldg. 2406, Code 7035.2

Stennis Space Ctr., MS 39529-5004

**FOB DESTINATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD**

The following FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses as identified below are hereby incorporated. Any FAR & DFARS provisions or clauses not applicable by their terms shall be self-deleting.  Any FAR or DFARS provisions or clause(s) erroneously, or otherwise, omitted, that which should have been included by their terms, shall be considered to be incorporated into this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The full text of FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at
https://www.acquisition.gov.   The clauses and provisions identified below are to be considered the most up-to-date version, as accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

• 52.203-11, Certification & Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

• 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Rep