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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/Marine Operations Center The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Henry Bigelow requires hydrographic cable blocks; large-diameter, lightweight, low-friction pulleys used on ocean research vessels for overboarding electromechanical cable as part of the deployment and retrieval process. The blocks must be designed for saltwater marine conditions and follow data cable manufacturers specifications for minimum bend radius of the given cable diameter. The block should be lightweight and made from hardcoat-anodized aluminum sideplate materials with an open-center design to be able to properly align the load and optimize cable tracking. Blocks must comply with UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NM-AN2140-23-01507, NAME: Harken Winch Blocks

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-4.

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333923. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees.

(V) This specification contains requirements for

REQUIREMENTS:

(2) IN6989.322 500mm Diameter 0.322 inch diameter wire compatible oceanic cable blocks

Spare Parts:

(1) H-33792C Roller cage - 500 mm Oceanic block 1

(10) H-33791A Roller - 500 mm swivel block - Delrin® 10

(200) MP-128 Ball bearing - 1/2" - Torlon® 200

(2) H-70491 Guide roller - 500 mm Oceanic block 2

(2) SP-108 Clevis pin - .428" X 3.036" grip length 2

(2) HFS220 Cotter pin - .125" X 1.00" 18-8 2

(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance.

NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow

ATTN: Chief Boatswain

47 Chandler Street, Pier 2

Newport, RI 02841

Deliver by April 30 2024

1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number;

2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and SAM Unique Identifier of the Offeror;

3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration;

4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.

5. Address the ability of meeting the requirements per the Specifications with a detail material specification or data sheet, pictures of the item, and authorized OEM letter to sale or distribute their products.

6. Please provide name, address, telephone number, SAM Unique Identifier, Cage #.

8. An itemized/detail breakdown cost of the quote that will reflect the entire price under this RFQ. (That would include if applicable the following: Material Cost, Labor, Travel, Freight/Delivery, Etc.).

10. Include statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provision included in the rfq. Quotes that rejects the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration.

12. Vendor shall provide a point of contact that includes name, telephone number, emails, contract value and a detail description of the work performed.

*** The government will award a firm fixed price contract based on best value to the government, capability, availability and price. Price will be evaluated on base cost and optional cost. ***

"THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT".

CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING TO Christopher.baker@noaa.gov or link below

https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/8f2fba2d1dcf4bbca2ccd6c97a384cee

(End of clause)

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on

a) Capability – (Authorized Distributor or to resell, Details listed in quote)

b) Availability (Parts, Service Completion)

c) Price (Base Price and Optional Price- Labor Hours, markup fees)

The Government intends to award a best value trade-off, firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

PROVISIONS:

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CLAUSES - FOR FULL TEXT OF A COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION, CLAUSE OR PROVISION YOU MAY GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE,

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=bf6e18a9476188ddcae1efa1cc9fcabd&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfr1352_main_02.tpl

CAR 1352.201-70, CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APRIL 2010)

CAR 1352.209-73, COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APRIL 2010)

CAR 1352.209-74, ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APRIL 2010)

1352.233-70 Agency Protests (insert current date)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999)

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: Christopher Baker, 439 w York Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Christopher.baker@noaa.gov

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

601 East 12th Street

Kansas City, Missouri 64101

Bradley.willis@noaa.gov

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Office of the General Counsel

Chief, Contract Law Division

Room 5893

Herbert C. Hoover Building

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

(End of clause)

1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests (https://www.acquisition.gov/car/part-1352-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Office of the General Counsel

Chief, Contract Law Division

Room 5893

Herbert C. Hoover Building

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

(End of clause)

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

Offers shall submit quotes electronically no later than 0800 hrs EST, July 21, 2023. Purchase Order will be issued after evaluation of quotes and made to the vendor whose quote is best value to the Government with regards to

a) Capability – ((Authorized Distributor or to resell, Details listed in quote)

b)Availability (Parts, Service Completion)

c) Price (Base Price and Optional Price- Labor Hours, markup fees)

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