Sole Source to Teledyne Instruments Inc. for MK11 Cable Assembly per attachments

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "C07. Clauses-Supply.pdf", appears to be a compilation of contract clauses, provisions, and related information relevant to a government solicitation. It is intended to inform potential bidders about the terms and conditions that will govern any resulting contract.

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance: Specifies F.O.B. (Free On Board) terms (Origin and Destination).
• Section G - Contract Administration: Includes clauses related to electronic submission of payment requests, receiving reports, and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions.
• Section I - Contract Clauses: A comprehensive list of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses covering various aspects such as reporting, system for award management, commercial and government entity codes, representations and certifications, safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, prohibitions on certain hardware/software/services (including those developed by Kaspersky Lab and related to telecommunications/video surveillance), prohibition on ByteDance covered applications, inverted domestic corporations, defense priority and allocation requirements, contract terms and conditions for commercial items, prohibition on certain internal confidentiality agreements, child labor, text messaging while driving, protest after award, and applicable law for breach of contract claims. It also lists "Required" clauses related to small business program representations, combating trafficking in persons, foreign purchases, federal/state/local taxes, and electronic funds transfer payments.
• Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents: Lists clauses related to prohibitions on contracting with entities requiring internal confidentiality agreements, representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment, incorporation by reference of representations and certifications, representation by corporations regarding delinquent tax liability or felony conviction, compliance with safeguarding covered defense information controls, and offeror representations and certifications for commercial items.
• Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders: Includes clauses on instructions to offerors for commercial items, system for award management, alternative line item proposals, and notice to prospective suppliers on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System in past performance evaluations.
• Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award: Outlines evaluation factors for commercial items, including Best Value, SPRS past performance, and price/delivery terms. It specifies that the award will be based on the Best Value to the Government considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance. It also includes provisions regarding the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files and government approval requirements.
• Supplemental Instructions and Contract Administration: Contains provisions related to invoicing, government contract administration points of contact, and notification of the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the legal and contractual framework that will govern the awarded contract. Bidders must carefully review all listed clauses, representations, and certifications to ensure compliance and to understand their rights and obligations. Key areas of focus include submission requirements, evaluation criteria, prohibitions, reporting obligations, and payment procedures. Understanding these clauses is essential for preparing a compliant proposal and for successful contract performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum to acquire SDV MK11 Cable Assemblies, W36. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) requires five (5) units of the MK11 Cable Assembly, W36.

• The specific item required is the MK11 Cable Assembly, W36, ITAR C/A 10#20 R/A MHDG CONN W/ 10#22 Pigtail (NAVSEA 8599357-001), SWCS.

• The Country of Origin is US.

• This action will award a firm fixed price order.

• The acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures.

• Not applicable, as this is a sole source justification.

• This is a sole source justification based on FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source.

• Teledyne Instruments Inc. (dba Teledyne D.G. O'Brien) is identified as the sole source capable of meeting this requirement.

• The justification is based on the custom nature of the cable assemblies for the SDV, the prohibitive costs and time delays associated with vetting and approving alternative systems, and the need to perform field-testing and produce documentation.

• No additional market research was conducted beyond identifying Teledyne D.G. O'Brien as the sole source.