CABLE SLEEVE PLUS, MAT'L QQ-N-281

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Sleeve Plugs, specifically "Sleeve Plug, Drawing 5792287 PC 13, cable sleeve plug, material QQ-N-281 Class A Hot Finish, 40.000lb/SQ IN min yield at 0.2% offset." The government is procuring these items for DLA Maritime – Portsmouth.

• Item: Sleeve Plug (44 Each)

• Material Specification: QQ-N-281 Class A Hot Finish, 40.000lb/SQ IN min yield at 0.2% offset.

• Drawing: 5792287 PC 13 (available upon request with valid DD Form 2345 and signed security agreement).

• Delivery: Required Delivery Date (RDD) is 7/31/2026. Offers not meeting or exceeding this RDD may be considered non-responsive, and award may go to the LPTA offeror with the soonest delivery.

• Inspection: Final inspection at Destination or Origin (QA1, QA2, QA3, QA4). Inspection times vary (7 days for QA-4, 45 days for QA-2 and QA-3).

• Compliance: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov. Provisions regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment (252.204-7016, 252.204-7018) and NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (252.204-7019) must be addressed.

• Set Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside (SBSA).

• FSC/NAICS: 5935 / 335931.

• Size Standard: 600 Employees.

• FAR Part(s): 13 or 12.6.

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

• Quote Due Date: 05/14/2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted to DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL. All required forms and provisions must be completed.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be evaluated for acceptability against specifications. The government intends to make an award without discussions.

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside (SBSA).

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

• Representations: All required representations must be completed and submitted with the quote.

• GSA/Price List: Indicate if the item is a price-listed or GSA item and provide details if applicable.

• Origin: Specify Place of Manufacture/Country of Origin. If not USA, indicate if duty is included.

• Shipping: FOB Destination terms are preferred. Indicate if shipping/freight is included in the unit price.

• Hazardous Materials: Indicate if the item contains hazardous materials (MSDS required if yes).

• Buy American Act: DFARS Buy American Act provisions apply.

• Drawings: Drawings are not included and must be requested separately.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Security Agreement for Protection of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information" (DD Form 2345). It requires the undersigned to acknowledge receipt of sensitive information related to SPMYM326Q6048, which is controlled by federal law.

• The agreement outlines stipulations for handling, transmitting, and securing sensitive specifications and documents.
• It specifies that the information is for the purpose of preparing quotations or processing orders only and must not be transmitted outside the company or to foreign nationals.
• The information must be maintained under surveillance and kept secure.
• Copying of the specifications and documents is prohibited unless permitted by the Contracting Officer.
• All materials must be returned to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard upon completion of the contract.
• The form requires signature, typed name & title, company name, address, and city/state/zip code.

Bidders may be required to complete and sign this agreement if they are provided with sensitive Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information as part of the solicitation process for opportunity SPMYM326Q6048. This indicates a potential requirement for handling classified or sensitive data.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains several Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) clauses, and local clauses. These clauses cover various aspects of government contracting, including:

• FAR Clauses:

  • 52.240-90: Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications, addressing restrictions related to telecommunications equipment, Sudan, and Iran.
  • 52.240-91: Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, detailing prohibitions on specific products and services, including covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab products, and unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. It also outlines restrictions related to Cuba, Iran, and Sudan.
  • 52.240-93: Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems, outlining minimum security controls for contractor information systems processing Federal contract information.
  • 52.219-1: Small Business Program Representations, requiring offerors to represent their small business status and related certifications.

• DFARS Clauses:

  • 252.204-7016: Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation, requiring representation regarding the provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, detailing electronic invoicing and payment procedures through the WAWF system.

• DLAD Clauses & Procurement Notes:

  • 5452.233-9001: Disputes – Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution.
  • C02: Notification requirements for manufacturing phase-out or discontinuation of production.
  • C03: Contractor retention of supply chain traceability documentation.
  • C04: Representation requirements for unused former Government surplus property.
  • C14: Procedures for correcting nonconforming packaging or marking.
  • C20: Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) usage for shipping documentation.
  • E05: Product Verification Testing (PVT) procedures.
  • H10: Confirmation of no access to DLA controlled technical data.
  • L06: Agency protest procedures.
  • L08: Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in past performance evaluations.
  • L31: Restrictions on additive manufacturing.
  • M05: Evaluation factor for unused former Government surplus property.

• Local Clauses (YM3):

  • A1: Additional information on invoicing and payment via WAWF and DFAS contact.
  • A3: Government Purchase Card payment instructions, including WAWF receiving report submission.
  • C500: Prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
  • C528: Requirement for Contracting Officer approval for specification changes.
  • D2.2: Marking of shipments per MIL-STD-129 or ASTM-D-3951.
  • D4: Preparation for delivery for commercially packaged items.
  • D8: Prohibited packing materials.
  • E2: Inspection and acceptance at destination.
  • F500: Consignment instructions for deliveries to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
  • M8: Reservation of right to make a single award for all items.

These clauses and provisions outline critical compliance requirements, representations, certifications, and procedural instructions that potential bidders must adhere to. They cover areas such as cybersecurity, supply chain security, small business status, payment processing, shipping, and material handling. Bidders must review these carefully to understand their obligations and ensure their proposals meet all stipulated requirements.