Solicitation Number:

N66604-08-Q-4666

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities(FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line(NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Navy Sea Systems Command.
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N6660408Q4666. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2000-07. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items on a sole source basis from James Walker Manufacturing: 3 ea. Rubber Seal, Solesele Type H, 1.89M x 1.958M x 25MM Endless; 1 ea. Steel Mold for Seal. The seal is for a 73 closure of a high pressure tank. The seal must work in the existing groove of the tank, which is pitted, and must hold proof pressure of 375 deg. Psi without extruding even though the closure moves as much as 0.090 away from its contact surface. Required delivery is 12 weeks after award, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. The basis for the sole source is that the seal and closure design is proprietary. The conditions under which the seal must operate are so severe that a conventional seal will not work. All other timely offers will be considered. Offers for other products must contain complete product information and prices. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9 applies. Offers must be submitted to Commercial Acquisition, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Code 11912, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708 or may be faxed to 401-832-4820. Offers must be received by 4:00 p.m. on 06 August 2008. For information on this acquisition contact Mr. Adam Tuchman at 401-832-1909. For further information about all NUWC Division Newport acquisitions visit our web site at http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. See Note 22.

Contracting Office Address:

Simonpietri Drive
Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1708

Place of Performance:

James Walker Manufacturing Co. 511 W. 195th Street
Glenwood, Illinois 60425
United States

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