This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6672 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449.  The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis for the following services in accordance with the Statement of Work, DD254 & CDRLs A001 – A004 from PATHFINER SOLUTIONS, LLC of Palm Harbor, FL. High Altitude Balloon Testing. The support will be up to four (4) each Continental United States (CONUS) tests events followed by a single test event Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS).

PATHFINDER SOLUTIONS, LLC is required to perform the testing because these balloons are highly technical and require specialists with intimate knowledge of the system, past testing results, and with necessary training to accurately and safely operate.

The requested service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 16 January 2025, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] prior to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6672 in the subject line.

Attachments

-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items

-Statement of Work

-DD254

-CDRLS A001-A004

- DID DI-ADMN-81505

- DID DI-MISC-80508

- DID DI-NDTI-80809B

- DID DI-SESS-80776B