Brand Name Mandatory GEMS Sensors Cable Assemblies

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains several Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions that are critical for potential bidders to understand. These clauses outline specific requirements, representations, and prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, small business programs, and cybersecurity assessments.

• FAR 52.204-26, 52.204-24, 52.204-25: Address prohibitions and representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment or services, stemming from Section 889 of the NDAA. Bidders must understand these to ensure compliance and provide necessary disclosures.
• FAR 52.204-27: Prohibits the use of ByteDance covered applications (e.g., TikTok) on executive agency IT and contractor systems.
• FAR 52.204-29 & 52.204-30: Detail requirements and prohibitions related to the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders, requiring bidders to represent compliance or disclose any prohibited articles or sources.
• FAR 52.219-1: Outlines Small Business Program Representations, requiring bidders to self-certify their status (small business, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc.).
• DFARS 252.204-7016, 7019, 7020: Cover defense-specific telecommunications equipment, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements, and associated procedures for contractors handling controlled unclassified information.
• DFARS 252.232-7006: Provides instructions for Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment submissions.
• DLAD Clauses (C01-C04, C07, C14, C20, E05, E07, G01, H10, L04, L06, L09, L31, M05, M06): Detail specific requirements for DLA procurements, including handling superseded parts, manufacturing phase-outs, supply chain traceability, government surplus property, vendor shipment modules, product verification testing, origin inspection, WAWF data, technical data access, part-numbered items, protests, reverse auctions, additive manufacturing, and evaluation factors.
• Local Clauses (YM3 A1, A3, C500, C506, C524, C528, D1, D2, D4, D8, D10, E2, E504, F500, H500): Provide specific instructions for DLA Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, including invoicing, payment methods (Government Purchase Card), prohibited materials, qualified products, marking and certification, shelf-life requirements, hazardous material handling, inspection/acceptance, constructive acceptance periods, consignment, and threaded product specifications.

Bidders must carefully review all included clauses and provisions to understand their obligations regarding cybersecurity, supply chain security, small business status, telecommunications restrictions, and payment procedures. Failure to comply with these requirements could impact eligibility for award or contract performance. Specific attention should be paid to representations and certifications required within the offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of various cable assemblies, identified by GEMS part numbers and model numbers. The DLA Maritime – Portsmouth is seeking delivered prices (FOB Destination).

• Procurement of specific cable assemblies (items 0001-0006) with specified GEMS part numbers/models.

• Potential requirement for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) if items contain hazardous materials.

• Compliance with FAR Part 13 or 12.6.

• Adherence to DFARS Buy American Act provisions.

• Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (MAR 2022).

• Representation regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (252.204-7016).

• Set Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• FSC/NAICS: 6150 / 335311.

• Size Standard: 800.

• Payment Terms: Net 30 after material inspection and acceptance. Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) accepted.

• Quote Due Date: June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Award may be made without discussions.

• Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): September 30, 2026. Failure to meet RDD may result in award to the LPTA offeror with the soonest delivery.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must provide their business size (Small, SDB, VOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDOVSB, HUBZONE, 8a).

• Offerors must complete representations regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment and NIST SP 800-171 assessments.

• FOB Destination pricing is requested.

• If quoting a PRICE LISTED or GSA ITEM, include relevant details.

• Place of Manufacture/Country of Origin must be provided.

• Offerors must indicate accepted payment methods (GPC or WAWF).

• Quotations must be submitted completely, including all required fill-ins, to be considered for award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). It serves as the only solicitation, and no paper copies will be issued. The RFQ number is SPMYM326P2030.

• The requirement is for brand name mandatory GEMS Sensors parts, specified in the RFQ document (SPMYM326P2030) located in the attachments.

• Offerors must complete and include provisions 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7019 with their offer.

• Vendor shall list the country of origin for each line item.

• This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The FSC Code is 6051 and the NAICS code is 335311, with a Small Business Standard of 800.

• Evaluation criteria is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• PPIRS will be used to determine vendor responsibility.

• Potential contractors will be screened for responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104.

• Quotations must be submitted via email to thomas.w.apple2.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code, and preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF).

• Payment terms are Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material.

• If selecting GCPC, a receiving report must be entered into WAWF.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• If not the actual manufacturer, Manufacturer’s Name, Location, and Business Size must be provided.

• This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Only qualified sources capable of providing the specified GEMS Sensors parts will be considered.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20260507.

• Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I if not updated in SAM.

• The solicitation closes on 6/23/2026 at 11:00 AM EDT.

• The Point of Contact is Thomas Apple (thomas.w.apple2.civ@us.navy.mil).