Small Business Set Aside for 90 EACH Subconn Underwater Connectors, As Requested. See All Attachments.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding SAM Solicitation N61331-26-Q-JC09, a Small Business Set Aside for 90 EACH Subconn Underwater Connectors.

• Incumbency: There is no current incumbent for this contract; it will be a new award.
• Past Awards: Information on previous awards and amounts is not available. Vendors interested in providing a quote should submit their best quote by the solicitation deadline.
• Past Vendors: There is no current vendor for this requirement; it will be a new award.

This Q&A document clarifies that the requirement is a new award with no incumbent or prior vendor history. Vendors are encouraged to submit their best quote by the solicitation deadline.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists various contract clauses, provisions, and administrative instructions relevant to the opportunity. It serves to inform potential bidders about the terms and conditions that will govern the contract.

• Section F - Deliveries or performance: Specifies FOB Origin and FOB Destination.
• Section G - Contract Clauses: Includes clauses related to electronic submission of payment requests, Wide Area Workflow payment instructions, and reporting requirements.
• Section I - Contract Clauses: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses covering a wide range of topics including reporting, system for award management, representations and certifications, safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, prohibitions on certain contracting activities, defense priority, commercial items, small business set-asides, and more.
• Section K - Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents: Lists clauses related to representations and certifications, including those concerning telecommunications and video surveillance services, and delinquent tax liability.
• Section L - Instructions Conditions and Notices to Bidders: Includes instructions for offerors, system for award management, and notices regarding supplier performance risk systems.
• Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award: Outlines evaluation criteria, stating that the award will be based on Best Value considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance. It also details the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files.
• Administrative Instructions: Includes clauses related to government approval, supplemental invoicing instructions, contract administration points of contact, hours of operation, and holiday schedules.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the contractual framework, including required clauses, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and administrative requirements. Understanding these elements is essential for preparing a compliant and competitive proposal and for understanding the operational context of the contract.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a brand name justification for the procurement of SubConn brand underwater connectors. It outlines the agency's need for specific SubConn connectors (Part Number: FCR2012M, Quantity: 90) to meet the requirements for the MK 68 system and the CDM system's interface design. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(C) for sole-source procurement, stating that SubConn is the only brand that meets the government's needs due to OEM compatibility and system integration requirements. Procuring any other brand could lead to compatibility issues.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale behind a brand-name-specific, limited-source acquisition. It indicates that the opportunity is likely to be awarded to an authorized reseller of SubConn products. Bidders should note that this justification is for a firm fixed-price order using simplified acquisition procedures, with a value above micro-purchase levels but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer has determined this approach represents the best value.