This is brand name mandatory. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance

with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in

this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland

intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: Thailand NV-P-LFX Level III SA Light Weight P/N: 500-17-50015-000-04. The Level III SA Light Weight SAPI provides Small Arms Protective Inserts plates prevents penetration from rifle rounds. This effort will be a Competitive Procurement. This item will be used by the Thailand Military Forces during Explosive Ordance Disposal (EOD) and Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) missions. The Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for FMS Case Thailand NV-P-LFX identified Level III SA Light Weight SAPI (2 lbs positive lift).This solicitation will be competed as a Small Business Set-Aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017424R0024. The NAICS code is 313310 and the business size standard is 1,000.00 The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the

Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531. The

Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government will make award based on the availability of funds. Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1. Technical – Quotes submitted shall address all requirements/qualified

parts included in the RFQ and SOW.

2. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs. Submitted quotes are

NOT TO EXCEED 250,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to kim.t.hagens.civ@us.navy.mil by

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 NLT 12:00 PM EST.

Quote packages are due by Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by 3:00 PM EST. Late quotes will not be considered.

Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to

kim.t.hagens.civ@us.navy.mil and a cover sheet that provides the following information:

1. Official Company Name;

2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and

3. DUNS number and Cage Code.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is kim.t.hagens.civ@us.navy.mil .