KNIFE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: KNIFE. This solicitation will be Total Small Business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017425Q0028. The NAICS code is 332710 and the business size standard is 500. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular.

This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Evaluation Factors (in order of importance) Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the Statement of Work.

Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs. In order to submit a proposal. This procurement includes unclassified controlled technical information assigned a restricted distribution statement which is export controlled. To receive this unclassified controlled technical information, an Offeror must be currently certified through the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program.

To become certified for receipt of the technical documents, a U.S. Offeror must submit a completed DD Form 2345 to the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office. Canadian Offerors may submit either a completed DD Form 2345 or DSS-MAS 9379 for certification. In addition, a copy of the company's State/Provincial Business License, Incorporation Certificate, sales Tax Identification Form or other documentation which verifies the legitimacy of the company must accompany all DD Form 2345s.

Additional information on the Joint Certification Program and a checklist for completion of the DD Form 2345 is available at the following website: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/. Offerors are encouraged to apply for certification as early as possible in order for processing and receipt of information to be completed in sufficient time to prepare a proposal before solicitation closing. If interested, need to be requested by contractor prior to submission date.

ITAR certification is required to be provided prior to technical release.

This requests must be made via email to Francine.l.keys@us.navy.mil, and deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil by FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025, 8:00 AM EST. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Francine.l.keys@us.navy.mil, and deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil by FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025, 8:00 AM EST. All responses will be provide COB FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025. Quote packages are due by FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2025, 8:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent Francine.l.keys@us.navy.mil, and deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil by and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

1. Official Company Name;

2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and 3. DUNS number and Cage Code. The Points of Contact for this acquisition is Francine.l.keys@us.navy.mil deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil