Sole Source Notice - Curtiss-Wright Hardware

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660425Q0004 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.

In accordance with FAR 5.203(b) this combined synopsis and solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334418: Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing.

The Small Business Size Standard is 750. NUWCDIVNPT intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc. (CAGE Code 0Y9V5) on a sole source basis to maintain compatibility between components and as Curtiss-Wright does not authorize resellers. The Government estimates the associated impacts to budget and schedule by moving to a different manufacturer would be too costly to offset the potential savings from competition. This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes.

A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. The contractor shall perform services on-site at NUWCDIVNPT, Newport RI. Access instructions to NUWCDIVNPT are provided as Attachment 1 to this notice. The contractor shall submit a Firm Fixed Price quote for the following supplies:

CLIN 0001, Quantity 5, Description:

XMC-554 Mezzanine Storage Module, Part Number:

XMC-544C-C1024M CLIN 0002, Quantity 5, Description:

6U VPX Single Board Computer, Part Number:

VPX6-1961-C2133P2 CLIN 0003, Quantity 2, Description: Rear Transition Model for VPX 1961 Single Board Computer, Part Number RTM-1961-0000 CLIN 0004, Quantity 1, Description: RHEL 8.6 (64-bit) BSP for Curtiss-Wright VPX6-1961 Single Board Computer, Part Number:

DSW-196106860-RHL6 CLIN 0005, Quantity 1, Description: Annual SUP for VPX 1961 Single Board Computer, Part Number MNT-1961-RHL Any required deliveries made under this contract shall be F.O.B. Destination, NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI. 02841 Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony under any Federal Law

FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Item

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial

FAR 52.233-1 Disputes

FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award

FAR 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price

FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) In addition, the following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this order:

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dev 2022)

DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022)

DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)

DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016)

DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Oct 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting – Alternate I

DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016)

DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry

DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

DFARS 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (Jan 2023)

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The quote shall include price and the following information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor CAGE code, and contractor SAM UID.

Quotes shall be submitted via electronic submission via email and must be received on or before 1 October September 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern. Quotes received after this date and time are late and may not be considered for award. For questions pertaining to this acquisition, please contact Amy K. Prisco at the following:

Amy.K.Prisco.civ@US.NAVY.mil