Crucial Learning Materials

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This synopsis SHALL be posted on SAM.gov. The RFQ number is N0018924QR057. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is $15,000,000. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Regional Directorate, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392 intends to negotiate a sole source firm fixed price contract for UAV autonomous marine landing technology development.

The services will be acquired in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.3 – Other Than Full and Open Competition, FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to award a sole source contract to Crucial Learning.

The requested Period of Coverage is from 22 May 2024 to 28 September 2024. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.

A complete Request for Quote (RFQ) package will be available for downloading at the SAM.gov Website: https://sam.gov on or about 08 May 2024. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available for download at the above web sites. The office will no longer issue hard copy solicitations.

By submitting a quote, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the quote.

Through its submission, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for award to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a vendor ineligible for award.

Vendors may obtain information via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Please direct all questions regarding this requirement to Betsy Groft at betsy.j.groft.civ@us.navy.mil. This announcement will close at 1:00 PM (EST) on 09 May 2024. Contact Betsy Groft who can be reached by email at betsy.j.groft.civ@us.navy.mil. The responsible source may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. System for Award Management (SAM).

Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. The quote shall include price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. No quotes will be accepted by facsimile. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.