HANDLE, CASTING

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13). It serves as the only solicitation, and no written solicitation will be issued. Paper copies are not available. The solicitation is for a HANDLE, CASTING (QTY 1 EA) made of NICKEL-ALUMINUM BRONZE (UNS NO C95800) for sea water service, meeting Military Spec MIL-B-24480A with specific amendments. The item will be immersed in seawater and requires NDT of castings per NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278. A first article is required.

• One (1) HANDLE, CASTING

• Material: NICKEL-ALUMINUM BRONZE (UNS NO C95800)

• Service: Sea water immersion

• Compliance with MIL-B-24480A DTD 20JUN1985 W/VALID NOT-2 DTD 24DEC2020

• NDT of castings per NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, Category 1 / Sub Category D4

• Condition: As Cast

• Criticality Level 3 per NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278

• Commercial Packaging, Level C

• First Article required IAW PARA 4.3

• Descriptive literature, technical spec sheet, and proof of traceability are required with the quotation.

• RFQ Number: SPMYM426Q0612

• FSC Code: 2040

• NAICS Code: 336611

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but solicitation closes 01/27/2026.

• Payment Terms: Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material.

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

• Vendor Responsibility: Determined using PPIRS and screened per FAR 9.104.

• Submission: Submit quotations via email to leo.y.li.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Required Information in Quote: Price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under NAICS Code, preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF).

• Offerors must complete and include provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019.

• Only one quote per vendor is allowed.

• Closing Date: January 27, 2026, 06:00 AM HST.

• Small Business Standard: 1300 employees.

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

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06 October 1, 2025, and DFARS Change Notice 20251110.

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

• If not the manufacturer, provide Manufacturer's Name, Location, and Business Size.

• If selecting GCPC for payment, a receiving report must be entered into WAWF per DFARS 232.7002.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed engineering drawings and specifications for a component, likely a casting or weldment, intended for use in a larger assembly. It provides critical dimensional, tolerance, and material information required for manufacturing and quality assurance.

• Detailed Drawings: Includes multiple views and cross-sections with precise dimensions and tolerances for various features.
• Tolerances: Specifies allowable deviations for linear dimensions, angles, and surface textures, including general fabrication tolerances for weldments/assemblies and castings.
• Material & Process Notes: References specific military standards (MIL-STD-278F, MIL-B-24480) for casting categories, sub-categories, and material properties (e.g., NIALBRZ castings for seawater immersion).
• General Notes: Outlines rules for interpreting dimensions, chain dimensions, and specifies requirements for fillets, radii, and threads.

Bidders must use these drawings to understand the exact specifications for manufacturing the part. This includes adhering to all specified dimensions, tolerances, material requirements, and referencing the applicable military standards. Failure to meet these specifications could result in non-conforming parts and impact proposal accuracy and manufacturing feasibility.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

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 include representations and prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment and services, supply chain security, and general contract administration.

• FAR 52.204-26, 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 252.204-7016: Provisions and clauses related to the prohibition of contracting for certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services, including representations bidders must make regarding their use and provision of such equipment/services. Specific definitions and disclosure requirements are detailed.

• FAR 52.204-27: Prohibits the use of ByteDance covered applications (e.g., TikTok) on executive agency information technology and contractor-provided IT.

• FAR 52.204-29 & 52.204-30: Address Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders, prohibiting the use of certain covered articles or products from specific sources. Bidders must represent compliance or disclose exceptions.

• DLAD Procurement Notes (C01, C02, C03, C14, E05, E07, G01, H01, H02, H04, H15, L04, L06, L08, L22, L31, M06): These notes cover various aspects including superseded part numbers, manufacturing phase-outs, supply chain traceability, packaging/marking corrections, product verification testing, origin inspection evaluation, WAWF information, Qualified Products Lists (QPL), critical safety items, transporter proof of delivery, handling of alternate offers for part-numbered items, agency protests, use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), restrictions on source-controlled items, and additive manufacturing.

• Local Clauses (YM4): Include requirements for traceable Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), certifications with delivery, mercury exclusion, shelf-life items, hazardous material, habitability material, CIM requirements, source inspection, and EU restrictions on wood packaging.

• DFARS 252.232-7006: Outlines Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions, requiring electronic invoicing and specific procedures for submitting payment requests and receiving reports.

• FAR 52.212-2: Details the evaluation criteria, which is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical capability is evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, followed by price and delivery.

• Offers must clearly demonstrate adherence to technical specifications and provide exact items requested. Vendor-specific terms and conditions that conflict with regulations may lead to unacceptability.

• FAR 52.219-1: Includes representations for small business programs (Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone). The NAICS code is 331420 with a size standard of 1,050 employees.

• DLAD 5452.233-9001: Parties agree to negotiate and use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for disputes.

• Bidders are encouraged to review all referenced FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses and notes carefully as they form the basis of the contract requirements and evaluation.