What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure twelve military-grade Bridge Display Units (BDU), specifically part number 51-16563-311, on a sole source basis from Comark. This procurement is unrestricted, meaning it is open to all businesses, including small businesses, that meet the size standard of 1,350 employees under NAICS code 334511. Interested vendors may submit capability statements or proposals, but the government has indicated that this solicitation will not be competitive. Tracking this notice is essential as it is a combined synopsis/solicitation, which will be available for less than fifteen days.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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. This solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days in
accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2).
Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0376.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a
Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to Comark (CAGE 7R197) on a Sole Source basis in
accordance with FAR 13-106-1(b) for twelve (12) military grade Bridge Display Units (BDU),
Part Number 51-16563-311. This restriction is due to interoperability requirements that are
beyond the ability of the purchasing agent to alter, and the undue cost in both time and dollars of
certification of another supplier’s products. Certification would also involve potential violation
of intellectual property rights. The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses
to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may
submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to
conduct a competitive requirement in the future.
Required delivery is a period of performance 14 Weeks ADC.
This procurement is unrestricted as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Small
Business Administration Procurement Center Representative (SBA PCR). The North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511. The Small Business Size Standard is
1,350 Employees. The PSC is 7B20.
Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal
Acquisition Circular (FAC).
The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:
- FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a
Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)
- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;
- FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items
Alternate 1
- FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items;
- FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive
Orders-Commercial Items;
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The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-
7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident
Information
252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications
Equipment or Services apply to this solicitation.
Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are may be accessed electronically
at https://acquisition.gov/far/ and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.
The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause
with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(Deviation)” after the date of the
clause.
If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card.
Offerors shall confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the
quotation. Otherwise, Electronic Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable
(LPTA) quote. In order
to be determined technically acceptable:
1. Quote the required brand name items, no substitutions, in the required quantities;
2. All deliveries MUST be shipped from the US, drop shipping is unacceptable;
3. Offerors shall be advised that if after award the items delivered are determined not to be in
new condition and/or are determined to be delivered from outside the US, the Government has
the right to terminate for cause with the Contractor liable to the Government for any and all
rights and remedies provided by the law including excess re-procurement costs. Gray market
items will not be accepted. NOTE: In accordance with DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of
Electronic Parts, items shall be sourced directly from the OEM and/or OEM authorized channels
only.
The Government will also consider Past Performance information within the Supplier
Performance Risk System (SPRS) whereby any negative information may render a quote being
determined technically unacceptable.
Offeror shall have had completed and submitted Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Provision 52.204-26 ‘Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services- Representation’, in
their SAM.gov profile and must list, “DOES NOT” to be considered valid.
In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item
identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is
$5,000.00 or more.
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This solicitation requires an active 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.
Quotes must be received on or before 25 June 2026 at 14:00 PM EST. Quotes received after this
date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact
Danielle Hamil…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.