Purchase of EvoLogics Hydroacoustic modems

2026-11-03

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATIONPurchase of EvoLogics Hydroacoustic modems ( i ) This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12 . 6 , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13 . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation ; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued .( ii ) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation ( RFQ ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MJ26Q0002 .( iii ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025 - 06 ( Oct 2025 ) ( Deviation 2025 - 07 ) ( May 2025 ).( iv ) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set - Aside . The associated NAICS code is 334511 . The small business size standard is 1 , 000 employees .( v ) This combined solicitation / synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item ( s ): BRAND REQUIREMENT : While other manufacturers produce acoustic modems , the EvoLogics S2C T “ Tiny ” modems are uniquely suited to meet the specific requirements of the Subsurface Moored Buoy ( SSB )– Uncrewed Surface Vehicle ( USV ) system . Their full compatibility with existing EvoLogics R - and M - series systems , proven field performance in PMEL projects , ultra - compact form factor , low power consumption , and rated depth of 200 - 3000m cannot be matched by other suppliers without significant redesign , additional testing , and increased risk . Leveraging this established system substantially reduces development time , cost , and operational risk , making it the most practical and reliable source for the project . In accordance with FAR 25 . 100 ( b ), the requirements of Buy American - Supplies found at FAR subpart 25 . 1 do not apply to supplies acquired for use outside of the United States .( Supply ) CLIN 0001EvoLogics S2C T Hydroacoustic tiny - Modem 18 / 34 Delrin ( RS232 ). Part number : S2C - W - T04V - 01 - RQuantity : 1 eachEvoLogics S2C T Hydroacoustic tiny - Modem 18 / 34 Stainless Steel ( RS232 , wake ). Part number : S2C - T04V - 03 - R - WQuantity : 1 each ( vi ) Description of requirements is as follows : See attached Statement of Need .( vii ) Date ( s ) and place ( s ) of delivery and acceptance : Deliver by March 15 , 2026Delivery shall be FOB Destination . NOAA / PMEL7600 Sand Point Way NEBuilding 3Seattle , WA 98115 ( viii ) FAR provision 52 . 212 - 1 , Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Sept 2023 ), applies to this acquisition .( ix ) FAR provision 52 . 212 - 2 , Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Nov 2021 ), applies to this acquisition .( x ) FAR provision 52 . 212 - 3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Oct 2025 ) ( Deviation 2025 - 02 ) ( Deviation 2025 - 03 ) ( Feb 2025 ), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment . Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer , unless the offeror ’ s Reps & Certs section on SAM . gov is accurate and current . Per Deviation 2025 - 02 / 03 : System updates may lag policy updates . The System for Award Management ( SAM ) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations , including 52 . 223 - 22 , Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals — Representation , and paragraph ( t ) of 52 . 212 - 3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications — Commercial Products and Commercial Services . Examples include 52 . 222 - 25 , Affirmative Action Compliance , and paragraph ( d ) of 52 . 212 - 3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications — Commercial Products and Commercial Services . Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements . Entities are not required to , nor are they able to , update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM .( xi ) FAR clause at 52 . 212 - 4 , Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Nov 2023 ), applies to this acquisition .( xii ) FAR clause at 52 . 212 - 5 , Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders — Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Oct 2025 ) ( Deviation 2025 - 02 ) ( Feb 2025 )( Deviation 2025 - 03 ) ( Feb 2025 ) ( Deviation 2024 - 03 ) ( Oct 2023 ) ( Deviation 2023 - 03 ) ( Dec 2022 ) ( Deviation 2021 - 06 ) ( Sept 2021 ), applies to this acquisition ( xiii ) Any additional contract requirement ( s ) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment .( xiv ) Defense Priorities and Allocations System ( DPAS ) and assigned rating does not apply .( xv ) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12 : 00PM EST / EDT on 02 / 03 / 2026 . All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Weiming . tan @ noaa . gov .( xvi ) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to weiming . tan @ noaa . gov no later than 12 : 00PM EST / EDT on 01 / 28 / 2026 . UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT ® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIONThe Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect ® web portal in administering this award . The contractor must be registered in FedConnect ® and have access to the FedConnect ® website located at https :// www . fedconnect . net / Fedconnect /. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect ® questions please call the FedConnect ® Help Desk at ( 800 ) 899 - 6665 or email at support @ fedconnect . net . There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect ®.( End ) 1352 . 215 - 72 Inquiries ( Apr 2010 ) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO WEIMING . TAN @ NOAA . GOV . QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 01 / 28 / 2026 . Any responses to questions will be made in writing , without identification of the questioner , and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation . Even if provided in other form , only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract .( End of clause ) FAR 52 . 212 - 1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Sep 2023 ) NOTICE TO OFFERORS : Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed . Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non - responsive . Offers that are non - responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror . 1 . Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation . Email quotes are required and can be sent to Weiming . tan @ noaa . gov . 2 . Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management ( SAM found at https :// sam . gov / content / home ) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award . Must provide their UEID / CAGE CODE with their quote . 3 . Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability . 4 . Offerors must provide all items requested in FAR 52 . 212 - 2 . Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria will not be accepted . 1 . Technical acceptability / Capability . 2 . Past Performance3 . Authorized Reseller Status4 . Specification Sheet5 . PriceTHE 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 . FAR 52 . 212 - 2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Nov 2021 ) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph ( a ).( 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 the following pass / fail criteria ; 1 . Technical Acceptability / Capability . Quote shall include a statement demonstrating the offeror ’ s capability to perform the required scope of work , including relevant experience for the same or similar services within the past two years and the offeror ’ s understanding of the requirement . The statement must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Need . Failure to address the full requirements of the Statement of Need will be considered a fail and the quote will not be accepted . 2 . Past Performance . The offeror ' s past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine , as appropriate , successful performance of contract requirements , quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services , cost management , communications between contracting parties , proactive management and customer satisfaction . The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation , and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror , the agency ’ s knowledge of Offeror performance , other government agencies or commercial entities , or past performance databases , and will be based on responsiveness , quality , and customer services . 3 . Authorized Reseller Status4 . Specification Sheet . 5 . Price . The Government intends to award a low priced , technically acceptable , single 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 )

Missouri

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