66--ADU 381 FLARE ADAPTER KITS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, 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. Solicitation number N00164-02-Q-0261applies and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-08 as well as DCN 20020531. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332710 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is as follows: CLIN 0001 – A quantity of 520 each ADU-381 Flare Adapter Kits (the contractor shall manufacture and deliver ADU-381 Flare adapter kits IAW ADL 30003-7027657 REV A a nd applicable documents. CLIN 0002 – A quantity of 960 each ADU-381 Flare Adapter Kits IAW: ADL 30003-727657 REV A. CLIN 0003 – A quantity of 520 each ADU-381 FL Adapter Kits IAW: ADL30003-702765 REVA. ITEM DESCRIPTION, THE ADU-381 FLARE ADAPTER KIT CONSISTS OF TWO GREEN ARMING CAPS EACH WITH A STEEL WIRE ROPE LANYARD HAVING A 400 POUNDS MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH. HE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE ARMING CAP SHOULD BE 51/8+0-1/16 INCHES. IN ADDITION, THE ARMING CAPS CONTAIN A PIN SPRING AND TWO CHISEL-POINTED STAPLES. THE KIT ALSO HAS FOUR YELLOW SEALING CAPS AND ONE WHITE SPACER TO KEEP THE PIECES TOGETHER. THE KIT IS PACKAGED IN A PA19 SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER. THESE PLASTICS PARTS ENABLE LOADING AND FIRING OF TWO LUU-2 OR LUU-19 Aircraft Parachute Flares from the SUU-25 Flare Dispenser. You may request the technical package by E-mail. Delivery is required F.O.B. Des tination within 180 days after award. Final inspection will be at NSWC Crane. Selection for award will be based on past performance and price. Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. All responsible sources may submit a quote that will be considered by the Agency. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.213-4 (incorporating 52.247-34; 52.204-6; 52.209-6; 52.211-5; 52.211-14 (** DO/DX); 52.211-15; 52.219-6; 52.222-22; 52.232-23; 52.242-15; 52.242-17; 52.243-1; 52.246-1; 52.246-16; 52.252-2; 252.204-7001; 252.204-7003; 252.204-7004; 252.225-7001; 252.225-7002; 252.225-7009; 252.225-7017; 252.225-7036; 252.225-7043; 252.243-7001; 252.246-7001; 252.247-7023 Alt III). NOTE: The foll owing provisions with a “Fill-in” MUST be filled out completely and submitted with the offer: 52.207-4 [FILL-IN]; 52.219-1 [FILL-IN]; 52.222-18 [FILL-IN]; 52.222-25 [FILL-IN]; 252.225-7000 [FILL-IN]; 252.225-7035 [FILL-IN]. The Contractor shall include, as a minimum, the following information on each invoice: (1) Name and address of the Contractor; (2) Invoice number and date and shall be marked “Original Invoice”; (3) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number; (4) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered or services performed and an invoice total; (5) Shipping number and date of shipment including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading; (6) Terms of any prompt payment discount offered; (7) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; and (8) Name, title, and phone number of person to be notified in event of defective invoice. Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment. Contractors are encouraged to assign an identification number to each invoice. MAIL INVOICES TO: Vendor Pay, Code 0562, Bldg 2701, NAVSURFWARCENDIV, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5002. PAYMENT STATUS INQUIRIES-Status of invoice payments can be obtained from the following web site: www.dfas.mil/money/vendor If the payment is being made by DFAS-Columbus use the MOCAS Vendor Pay Inquiry System (VPIS) site listed on the above web site. It is recommended that the vendor download the “MOCAS VPIS Help Guide” and “Reason and Remark Code Document”. You must then register by clicking on “User Registration” under the subheading “MOCAS Vendor Pay Inquiry System” before payment inquiries can be made. If payment is being made by other than DFAS-Columbus, status of invoice payment can be obtained through the Non-MOCAS System by cage code, contract number or DUNS number at the above listed web site. To determine which system to use see the following blocks of your contract document for payment offices designation: SF 26 Award/Contract-Blk 12; SF 33 Award/Contract-Blk 25; SF 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items-Blk 18a; DD1155 Order for Supplies or Services-Blk 15. ADDITIONAL MARKING INSTRUCTIONS-In addition to any other marking instructions in this order, it is essential that all packages be accompanied by packing slips (preferably a DD 250) and all packing slips be located on the outside of the box or container and that all packages, shipping papers, and invoices be marke d with the following information to permit effective receipt processing and timely payment: 1) Order Number; 2) Contract Line Item Numbers. The invoice shall be clearly marked as “original invoice” and all required information submitted to the address(es) listed herein. The foregoing requirements must be passed on to any organization entity originating a shipment as a deliverable under this order. Caution: Any packages and invoices received which are not marked in accordance with the above requirements may be refused and returned to the contractor at the contractor's expense. BUSINESS HOURS-Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana, allows flexible working hours for its employees. The normal eight-hour shift may be worked between the hours of 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM EST. Many of our employees work 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM as a regular practice. The core time, when all employees are scheduled to work, is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (NAVSEA) (DEC 1995)-(a) As part of the negotiated fixed price or total estimated amount of this contract, both the Government and the Contractor have agreed to waive any entitlement that otherwise might accrue to either party in any residual dollar amount of $500 or less at the time of final contract closeout. The term "residual dollar amount" shall include all money that would otherwise be owed to either party at the end of the contract except that, amounts connected in any way with taxation, allegations of fraud and/or antitrust violations shall be excluded. For purposes of determining residual dollar amounts, offsets of money owed by one party against money that would otherwise be paid by that party may be considered to the extent permitted by law. (b) This agreement to waive en titlement to residual dollar amounts has been considered by both parties. It is agreed that the administrative costs for either party associated with collected such small dollar amounts could exceed the amount to be recovered. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY (STANDARD COMMERCIAL) Standard commercial preservation, packaging and packing is authorized unless otherwise specified. MOST FAVORED CUSTOMER ASSURANCE-The contractor agrees that the prices for the supplies or services furnished under this contract are as low or lower than those charged the supplier’s most favored customer for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to any discounts for prompt payment. TAX EXEMPTION-Section 39(a) and Section 6 of the Indiana gross income tax act of 1933, specifically exempts Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana, as a government activity fr om any payment of sales and use tax. EXEMPTION NUMBER 0018103400015 ASSIGNED. Please provide your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number). To be eligible for award you must be properly registered in the Government’s Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at www.ccr.gov. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to, FAX 812-854-3762 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Desk number is 812-854-3902, complete mailing address is: Ms. Joyce Loughmiller, Code 1162N3 Bldg. 2521, NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001. All required information must be received on or before 2:30PM Eastern Standard Time. See Note 1. Our mission is to provide quality and responsive acquisition services for this Command. In an effort to continue to improve our services, we are conducting a survey of our vendors. This survey may be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/VendorSurvey.htm. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing this and show us ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey.