Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name: Seacraft - DPC-T Thrusters Complete Set

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of DPC-T Thruster Sets. The contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Panama City, FL. The action will award a firm fixed price contract to authorized sellers of specific Seacraft items.

• Procurement Item: DPC-T (L) Thruster, complete set, DM1801 and DPC-T (R) Thruster, complete Set, DM1802, including Aluminum Transport boxes.
• Contracting Method: Simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.
• Justification for Brand Name: The justification cites FAR 6.302-1(c) and states that Seacraft is the only brand that can meet the Government's needs due to existing use and the potential for significant delays and costs if another brand were selected. Market research indicated no other brand meets the requirement.
• Best Value Determination: The Contracting Officer determined the order represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative.
• Barriers to Competition: The document states Seacraft is the only brand that can meet the requirement, implying a barrier to broader competition for this specific acquisition.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists contract clauses and provisions that are either "Preselected" or "Required" for this solicitation. It also includes sections on "Contract Administration Functions" and "Points-of-Contact and Responsibilities," as well as "Hours of Operation and Holiday Schedule."

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance: Specifies FOB Origin and FOB Destination.
• Section G - Contract Clauses: Lists clauses related to electronic submission of payment requests and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions.
• Section I - Contract Clauses: Details numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering a wide range of topics including reporting, system for award management, prohibitions on certain technologies and entities, small business set-asides, labor laws, and more. It distinguishes between "Preselected" and "Required" clauses.
• Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents: Lists clauses related to representations and certifications, including those for telecommunications equipment and services, and compliance with safeguarding covered defense information.
• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders: Outlines instructions for offerors, including the use of the System for Award Management (SAM), alternative line item proposals, and notices regarding supplier performance risk systems.
• Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award: Specifies that award will be based on Best Value considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance, referencing FAR Part 13.
• NAVSEA Specific Provisions: Includes clauses related to the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files, government approval processes, supplemental invoicing instructions, government contract administration points of contact, and hours of operation/holiday schedules.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific contract terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and evaluation criteria that will govern the contract. Understanding these clauses is essential for preparing a compliant and competitive proposal. Bidders must pay close attention to the "Required" clauses and any specific instructions or points of contact provided.