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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-16-Q-0018. 

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase iHawk Hardware and Software Maintenance on a sole make and model basis as specified in the attached Sole Make and Model Justification (SMMJ).  As shown in the attached, Items 1 through 15 are Sole Make and Model only, no substitutions allowed.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334111.  The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.  Concurrent Computer Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the iHawk real-time simulation computers and RedHawk software tools that have been integrated into the Weapons Analysis Facility to support hardware-in-the-loop simulations for Heavyweight & Lightweight torpedo programs.  As the OEM, they are the only source with the technical knowledge and necessary licenses needed to maintain the hardware and provide software support.  They provide 24 hour, 7 days a week telephone support on software, new software upgrades, documentation updates, and trained personnel to perform the required technical services in a timely basis.  No other manufacturer has the expert knowledge of the hardware or the required licenses to maintain and update the software. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI. 02841.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83.  The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.  The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.  Clauses 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 apply to this solicitation. 

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

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.

 Offers shall be submitted via electronic submission to Tim Burger at [email protected].  Offers must be received on or before October 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).  Offers received after this date are late and will not be considered for award.  For information on this acquisition contact Tim Burger at 401-832-6815.