SAM #N6660426Q0198

Sole Source Procurement of Ciao Wireless Power Amplifiers for NUWC Newport

NUWC Newport is seeking sole source procurement of Ciao Wireless power amplifiers. - Agency: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: CIAO Wireless Inc. - Products: Multiple models of power amplifiers (CA818-465E, CA18-347E, CA818-459E, CA18-344E, CA18-445E2, CA818-565E2, CLA218-643) - Base year quantities: 6 each of CA818-465E and CA18-347E; 5 each of CA818-459E, CA18-344E, CLA218-643; 2 each of CA18-445E2 and CA818-565E2 - Option year 1: Increased quantities for each model - Option year 2: Further increased quantities for each model - Requirements: - Amplifiers must be fully compatible with existing government infrastructure - CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) certification required - Delivery: FOB Destination, Newport, RI, within 120 days after contract award - Only CIAO Wireless is considered capable of meeting technical requirements - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source determination

Product Line Items: - Detailed quantities and part numbers for each amplifier model across base and option years

Period of Performance: - Base year plus two option years; delivery within 120 days of award

Potential competitors: - Other RF amplifier manufacturers (not considered due to sole source justification)

Estimated contract value: - Likely in the low to mid six figures, depending on unit pricing and quantities

Description

Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0198.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a purchase order to CIAO Wireless Inc. on a Sole Source basis for Power Amplifiers detailed in the table below.

Ciao Wireless is the only qualified source capable of producing these components to meet all the functional and performance parameters required within the Government’s infrastructure. These components have been fully integrated into Government infrastructure designs and other ancillary system components and are tailored to work with these specific amplifiers.

The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future.  

This procurement is unrestricted as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative (SBA PCR). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,350 Employees. 

The contractor shall provide a firm-fixed priced (FFP) quote for the Power Amplifiers as follows:

CLIN

QTY

DESCRIPTION

BASE YEAR

0001

6

Power Amplifier CA818-465E

0002

6

Power Amplifier CA18-347E

0003

5

Power Amplifier CA818-459E

0004

5

Power Amplifier CA18-344E

0005

2

Power Amplifier CA18-445E2

0006

2

Power Amplifier CA818-565E2

0007

5

Power Amplifier CLA218-643

OPTION YEAR 1

0008

10

Power Amplifier CA818-465E

0009

10

Power Amplifier CA18-347E

0010

5

Power Amplifier CA818-459E

0011

5

Power Amplifier CA18-344E

0012

5

Power Amplifier CA18-445E2

0013

5

Power Amplifier CA818-565E2

0014

8

Power Amplifier CLA218-643

OPTION YEAR 2

0015

12

Power Amplifier CA818-465E

0016

12

Power Amplifier CA18-347E

0017

5

Power Amplifier CA818-459E

0018

5

Power Amplifier CA18-344E

0019

10

Power Amplifier CA18-445E2

0020

10

Power Amplifier CA818-565E2

0021

10

Power Amplifier CLA218-643

NOTE: Options may or may not be exercised and are exercisable at the unilateral discretion of the Government, in accordance with FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item, see clause below. 

Required delivery is 120 after date of contract (ADC) or sooner.

Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Newport, RI.

The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract. See Provision 252.204-7025 and Clause 252.204-7021, included in this RFQ.

The Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract resulting from this RFQ.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). 

The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item.

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 Day. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

- FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

-           FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

-           FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;-    

-           FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Alternate 1

-           FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--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  252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services apply to this solicitation. 

252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(Deviation)” after the date of the clause.

Additional Terms and Conditions:

In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (IUD) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more. 

Payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

This solicitation requires an active 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. 

For information on this acquisition contact Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil.

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