Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name: TE-Connectivity Conductor Cables

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a brand name justification for acquiring TE-Connectivity brand conductor cables and associated equipment to support the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Navigation (C4N) Systems. Competition is limited to authorized distributors and resellers of TE-Connectivity brand equipment.

• Multi-Conductor Cables, 22AWG 2C BL/WH (Part Number: 55A0121-22/0/9)

• Shipping (Ground)

• The cables are required for operating system updates, software updates, and cybersecurity patches, and for implementing automated security testing and address operate/stow switch connection to the cushion vanes.

• The contract effort is to acquire the specified cables and shipping.

• The total dollar value is above micro-purchase levels but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.

• All equipment will be delivered no later than thirty (30) days after award of the order.

• This document does not detail proposal submission or evaluation criteria, as it is a justification for a limited source acquisition.

• Competition is limited to authorized distributors and resellers of TE-Connectivity brand equipment.

• The justification states that using equipment other than TE-Connectivity brand would require additional testing by both the prime contractor and US Navy, resulting in at least a 6-week delay and a minimum of $10,000 in increased costs.

• The Contracting Officer determined this acquisition represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains a compilation of contract clauses, provisions, and instructions relevant to government procurements. 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).

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the terms and conditions that will govern any resulting contract. Key sections include:

• Section F: Specifies delivery terms (F.O.B. Origin/Destination) and payment instructions (Wide Area Workflow).
• Section I: Lists numerous required and preselected contract clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, cybersecurity, prohibitions on certain entities, small business set-asides, and contract modifications.
• Section K: Details the representations and certifications offerors must provide, particularly regarding telecommunications equipment and cybersecurity.
• Section L: Provides instructions for offerors, including how to submit proposals, use the System for Award Management, and points of contact for contract administration (PCO, Contract Specialist).
• Section M: Outlines the evaluation factors for award, indicating 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 approval processes.

Bidders must carefully review these sections to understand their obligations, submission requirements, and how their proposals will be evaluated.