Hinge Springs (heat treat, shot peen)

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 status, and cybersecurity.

• FAR 52.204-26 & 52.204-24: Address prohibitions and representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment or services, requiring bidders to disclose their use or provision of such equipment.
• FAR 52.204-27: Prohibits the use of ByteDance covered applications (e.g., TikTok) on executive agency information technology and contractor-provided IT under the contract.
• 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 their compliance and disclose any prohibited articles or sources.
• FAR 52.19-1: Contains representations related to small business status, including definitions and requirements for various small business categories (e.g., EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone).
• DFARS 252.204-7016: A representation clause for covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
• DFARS 252.204-7019 & 252.204-7020: Outline NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment requirements for contractors handling covered contractor information systems, requiring a current assessment to be posted in SPRS.
• DLAD Clauses (C01-C14, E05, H10, L04, M05, M06): Cover various aspects including superseded parts, manufacturing phase-out, supply chain traceability, former government surplus property, product verification testing, exceptions for technical data access, part-numbered items, and inspection/acceptance.
• Local Clauses (YM3 A1-H500): Provide specific instructions on invoicing, data access, payment methods (Government Purchase Card), prohibited materials, qualified products, specification changes, material marking, preparation for delivery, hazardous material handling, inspection/acceptance, consignment, threaded products, and award considerations.

Bidders must carefully review all included clauses and provisions to ensure compliance. This includes understanding and accurately completing all required representations and disclosures, particularly concerning telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), and small business status. Failure to comply with these requirements may impact eligibility for award or contract performance. Specific attention should be paid to any local clauses that provide unique instructions for this particular procurement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Security Agreement for the Protection of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. It requires the undersigned to acknowledge receipt of sensitive specifications or documents related to the opportunity SPMYM326Q3111/SPMYM326P3111/ SPRINGS. The agreement outlines the strict conditions under which this information can be used and protected.

• Information Control: Specifies that provided specifications/documents marked as sensitive must only be used for preparing quotations or processing orders.
• Transmission Restrictions: Prohibits transmitting information outside the company or to any foreign national within the company.
• Security Measures: Requires specifications to be maintained under surveillance and kept secure to prevent unauthorized access.
• Copying and Return: Generally prohibits copying and requires documents to be returned in their entirety to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard upon contract completion, unless otherwise permitted by the Contracting Officer.
• Required Submittals: Bidders must submit (1) this signed Security Agreement and (2) a Signed and Approved DD Form 2345.
• Drawing Access: Notes that drawings can only be provided to the Point of Contact (POC) listed on the DD2345, emphasizing the need for up-to-date POC information.

This agreement is critical for bidders who will be provided with sensitive Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Compliance with these security stipulations is mandatory for participation in the opportunity. Bidders must ensure they can meet these requirements and submit the necessary documentation (signed Security Agreement and DD Form 2345) as specified.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Hinge Springs, specifically "Hinge Spring, Right Hand" and "Hinge Spring, Left Hand." The procurement is set aside 100% for Small Business (SBA).

• Item 0001: Hinge Spring, Right Hand (1 EA)
• Item 0002: Hinge Spring, Right Hand (2 EA)
• Item 0003: Hinge Spring, Left Hand (1 EA)
• Item 0004: Hinge Spring, Left Hand (2 EA)

Detailed material specifications are provided in Attachment 1 (Drawing DWG ERHBLANK-A2630 REV N), which requires submission of an approved DD2345 and a completed Attachment 2 (Security Agreement) for access. The starting material for the springs must be Beryllium Copper Rod, IAW ASTM-B196, Alloy C17200, Temper TB00.

• Payment Terms: Net 30 AFTER material inspection and acceptance. Discount terms are to be specified by the vendor.

• Delivery Time: Must meet or exceed the Government Required Delivery Date (RDD) of 5/8/26.

• Quotations are due by 01/22/2026 at 03:00 PM EST.

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

• Award may be made based on soonest delivery if no offers meet the RDD.

• The Government intends to make an award without discussions.

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

• Specific FAR and DFARS provisions must be completed, including those related to telecommunications equipment and services (52.204-7, 52.204-26, 52.204-24, 252.204-7016).

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

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

• FOB Destination pricing is required.

• Final inspection will be at Destination.

• Buy American Act provisions apply.

• Vendors must complete all highlighted fill-in sections of the provided provisions.