Total Small Business Set Aside for Various Quantities of Brand: Glenair- Connectors and Adapters

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This document is a brand name justification for acquiring Glenair brand adapters for the LCAC-1 Class. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is the contracting activity. The action involves awarding a firm fixed-price purchase order for specific Glenair adapters.

This document explains why the government is limiting this acquisition to a specific brand (Glenair) and its authorized distributors. It details the specific part numbers, quantities, and unit prices for the required adapters:

• Shrink Boot Adapter: Part Number 310AS006C14T, Qty 96
• Receptacle Connector: Part Number MS3452L14S-7P, Qty 96
• Plug Electrical Connector: Part Number MS3471L14-12P, Qty 48
• MIL-SPEC Circular Connector: Part Number MS3456L14S-7S, Qty 96

The justification highlights that Glenair adapters are necessary due to stringent U.S. Navy environmental, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC requirements (MIL-STD-810E, MIL-S-901D, MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-461E) and are already in use on the LCAC craft. The total dollar value is expected to be above micro-purchase levels but not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000.00), with a delivery timeframe of no later than four weeks after award. The government believes competition will not yield significant savings and could cause unacceptable delays.

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This document lists various contract clauses, provisions, and related information that are applicable to the opportunity. It is divided into sections covering Deliveries or Performance (Section F), Contract Clauses (Section I), Representations and Certifications (Section K), Instructions and Conditions to Bidders (Section L), and Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M).

• Section F: Specifies F.O.B. (Origin/Destination) and outlines electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports.
• Section G: Details Wide Area Workflow payment instructions.
• Section I: Lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, safeguarding covered contractor information systems, prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment, and contract terms for commercial items. It also includes preselected and required clauses related to small business set-asides, options, limitations on subcontracting, and other compliance matters.
• Section K: Covers representations, certifications, and other statements required from offerors, including those related to telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, and commercial item representations.
• Section L: Provides instructions to offerors, including instructions for commercial items, System for Award Management registration, and notices regarding the use of supplier performance risk systems.
• 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.
• Specific Provisions: Includes provisions related to the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files, government approval processes, and supplemental instructions for invoicing.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the legal and contractual framework governing the opportunity. It outlines:

• Delivery terms: F.O.B. origin or destination.
• Payment procedures: Electronic submission and WAWF requirements.
• Mandatory clauses: Numerous clauses that bidders must comply with, covering areas like cybersecurity, small business participation, labor laws, and prohibitions on certain foreign entities.
• Submission requirements: Instructions on how to provide representations and certifications.
• Evaluation criteria: How proposals will be assessed (Best Value, Price, Delivery, Quality, Past Performance).
• Points of Contact: Identifies key government personnel for contract administration and technical matters.
• Operational considerations: Information on holiday schedules and hours of operation.