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23R0032

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology

Division (NSWC IHEODTD), located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price

(FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: Soda Ash, Dense (Natrium). This

solicitation is total small business set aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation

and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for

Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017423R0032. The NAICS code is 325199. 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 Basis for Award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable from this solicitation to the

responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to

the Government, given the factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely

quotes received from eligible vendors. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a

contract without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the

Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1. Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ‐ IAW 1.0 of the

SOW.

2. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.

Quote packages are due by 02 MARCH 2023 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered.

Quote packages shall INCLUDE THE COMPLETED/FILLED IN RFQ and needs to be emailed to

Laura.a.adams41.civ@us.navy.mil and contain 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 Points of Contact for this acquisition is

1. Laura.a.adams41.civ@us.navy.mil