Small Business Set-Aside for SubConn Brand Stainless Steel Connectors (Review All Attachments)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a description of supplies required to meet the agency's needs, specifically related to SubConn Brand Equipment.

• Part Number: FCR2012M*
• Description: Stainless Steel 12-Contact Male Metal Shell 2000 Series Flange Mount Connector
• Quantity: 90

This attachment specifies a particular part number, description, and quantity of equipment needed. Bidders should use this information to ensure they can supply the exact item and quantity required for the opportunity.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains contract clauses, provisions, and related information that are incorporated by reference or directly into the contract. It outlines the terms and conditions governing the contract, including delivery terms, payment procedures, contract clauses, representations, certifications, instructions to bidders, and evaluation factors.

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance: Specifies FOB Origin and FOB Destination terms.
• Section G - Contract Clauses: Details electronic submission of payment requests and Wide Area Workflow payment instructions.
• Section I - Contract Clauses: Lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to System for Award Management, representations and certifications, prohibitions on certain contractors, telecommunications and video surveillance, defense priorities, commercial items, child labor, text messaging while driving, protests, and small business set-asides.
• Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents: Includes provisions related to confidentiality agreements, telecommunications equipment, and compliance with safeguarding covered defense information.
• Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders: Outlines instructions for offerors, including System for Award Management requirements and notice of priority rating.
• Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award: Details evaluation criteria, stating that the award will be based on Best Value, considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance. It also specifies the use of NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES and the approval process.
• Supplemental Instructions and Notifications: Includes provisions on invoicing, contract administration functions, use of Navy support contractors for official contract files, and hours of operation for deliveries.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the legal and contractual framework of the opportunity. It details the specific clauses and terms that will govern the contract, including requirements for submission, performance, payment, and evaluation. Bidders must carefully review these sections to understand their obligations and how their proposals will be evaluated. Key areas include submission instructions, evaluation criteria (Best Value, Price, Delivery, Quality, Past Performance), and specific clauses related to compliance and prohibitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Brand Name Memorandum used as a Limited Source Justification to acquire SubConn stainless steel connectors on a brand name basis. It serves to justify the acquisition of specific brand name equipment when only one source can meet the government's needs.

• Agency: Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).
• Action: Award of a firm fixed price purchase order for SubConn stainless steel connectors.
• Item: 90 units of "SubConn Stainless Steel 12-Contact Male Metal Shell 2000 Series Flange Mount Connector" (Part Number: FCR2012M).
• Justification: The SubConn® brand is required because it is the only equipment compliant with MIL-DTL-38999, fitting all polarization positions and meeting low magnetic signature requirements. Alternative sources are not feasible due to time and budget constraints, and competition is not expected to yield significant savings or better service.
• Acquisition Method: Simplified acquisition procedures, not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.
• Delivery: Within twelve (12) weeks after contract award.

This document indicates a brand-name-only acquisition for specific SubConn connectors. Bidders should note that this justification limits competition to authorized distributors and resellers of SubConn® brand equipment, as other brands are deemed unable to meet the stringent technical requirements, including specific interface dimensions and low magnetic signature, essential for the clandestine delivered mine (CDM) system.