PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-19-Q-0957. This is a follow-on to N66604-18-F-1499.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for the annual renewal of HCL Security AppScan Subscription and Support services, no substitution allowed, as specified in Attachment #1 Brand Name Specification, for the following items:

This procurement is a small business set-aside as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Program (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 511210; the Small Business Size Standard is $38.5M.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The provision at FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information applies to this solicitation.

This requirement will be awarded to an authorized HCL reseller with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must provide the following: (1) a proposal including all of the part numbers listed in tables above. No partial quotes will be accepted. (2) offerors shall provide brand name specific items required by this solicitation, no substitutions allowed, as specified in the attached Brand Name Justification. 

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. A Section 508 applies to this solicitation; see below:

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far

The required period of performance is 01 September 2019 - 31 August 2020, F.O.B. Destination is Newport, RI 02841.

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government's preferred method of payment is via credit card. Otherwise, Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) will be used. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov

The quote shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNS. A quote received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

The quotes may be submitted via email to the below address and must be received on or before Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 2:00PM EST. Offer received after the closing date are considered to be late and will not be considered for award. For information on this acquistion contact Stephanie Smyth at [email protected] or 401-832-6964.