Small Business Set Aside for Apex Microtechnology Brand Operational Amplifiers per attachments

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the delivery location for items related to opportunity N61331-26-Q-KS19.

• Question: Where will these items be delivered?
• Answer: The delivery address is 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407-7001, Building 100.

This clarification provides a specific delivery address, which may be relevant for bidders in their logistical planning and proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the part number, description, and quantity of an item required for purchase. It serves as a detailed list for procurement purposes.

• Part Number: PA107DP
• Item Name: Operational Amplifiers Op Amps Linear OpAmp, 200V, 1.5Acont 5Apeak, 3000V/us, 180MHz, RoHS Compliant By Exemp
• Quantity: 39
• Brand: Apex Microtechnology

This attachment provides specific details about a required component, including its technical specifications and the quantity needed. Bidders should use this information to confirm their ability to supply the exact item and to prepare accurate pricing and delivery proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Brand Name Justification for acquiring Apex Micro Technology brand operational amplifiers for the AN/AQS-20 Minehunting System. The acquisition is necessary to address obsolescence issues within the existing system.

• Item: 39 units of Operational Amplifiers Op Amps Linear OpAmp, 200V, 1.5Acont 5Apeak, 3000V/us, 180MHz, RoHS Compliant By Exemp.
• Justification: Apex Micro Technology is identified as the sole source due to the AN/AQS-20 system's reliance on their specific components. Replacing these amplifiers with a different brand would necessitate significant engineering changes, extensive testing (including in-water testing and Post Mission Analysis), and potentially a full redesign, leading to substantial cost increases and an estimated eighteen-month delay.
• Requirements: The amplifiers must meet stringent U.S. Navy environmental requirements, including MIL-STD-810E (environmental), MIL-S-901D (shock), MIL-STD-167 (vibration), and MIL-STD-461E (EMI/EMC).
• Contracting Activity: Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).
• Procurement Method: This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, awarded on a brand name basis.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists contract clauses, provisions, and other administrative information relevant to potential bidders. It is organized into sections covering Deliveries or Performance (Section F), Contract Clauses (Section I), Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents (Section K), Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders (Section L), and Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M).

• Section F: Specifies FOB (Free On Board) terms (Origin or Destination) and electronic submission of payment requests.
• Section G: Details Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions.
• Section I: Lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), cybersecurity, telecommunications, prohibitions on certain entities, small business set-asides, and contract terms for commercial items. It also pre-selects and requires specific clauses.
• Section K: Outlines required representations, certifications, and statements from offerors, including those related to confidentiality agreements, telecommunications equipment, and delinquent tax liability.
• Section L: Provides instructions to offerors, including guidance on SAM registration and use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
• Section M: Details the evaluation factors for award, stating that the award will be based on Best Value considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance. It also includes specific provisions regarding the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files and government approval requirements.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the contractual terms, conditions, and evaluation criteria that will govern the contract. It highlights key compliance requirements, submission instructions, and how proposals will be evaluated. Bidders must review these sections carefully to ensure their proposals meet all stated requirements and to accurately assess the risks and obligations associated with the contract.