What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure High Pressure Proximity Switches from TurnAround Factor (TAF) on a sole source basis, as TAF is the original equipment manufacturer and holds the necessary intellectual property rights. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 335931, suitable for small businesses with a size standard of 600 employees. Interested parties should note that this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning they should track the notice rather than submit bids, as the government may not consider competitive quotes for this requirement.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL
BE ISSUED.
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. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0396.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award on a
Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis High Pressure Proximity Switches in accordance with
(IAW) Government Drawings provided as attachments to this notice.
This requirement is being solicited on a Sole Source basis to TurnAround Factor (TAF). The
applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 335931. The small
business size standard is 600 employees. The PSC is 5930. This solicitation is not a request for
competitive quotes. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on
responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received
will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a
competitive procurement in the future.
The Government’s existing infrastructure was manufactured by TAF, the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM). TAF also has SBIR rights in the requirement, which precludes awarding to
another party due to intellectual property rights. Without this essential equipment, the existing
system would become non-operational, fail to provide accurate data, and adversely impact the
Fleet.
For the purpose of quoting to this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure
is identified below:
Item Description Part # Qty.
CLIN 0001 Proximity
Switch
53X-00-100 30
CLIN 0002 Proximity
Switch
53X-01-260 10
Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841
Note: Applicable Documents referenced in this Request for Quotes will be available
electronically. The deadline to request Applicable Documents is 10 June 2026 at 02:00PM EST.
Requests received after this date will not be honored. Failure to request these documents by
the stated date will not be justification for extension of the quotes receipt date.
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Companies requesting to view Applicable Documents, which include CUI Specific Controlled
Information, must be registered according to the DoD Joint Certification Program (JCP) to
access the applicable documents. See the following website for further information:
https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations /Services/JCP/.
To request applicable documents, please contact the POC and follow the instructions as
specified below:
STEP ONE: Point of Contact: Kristin Amarant, Email: Kristin.d.amarant.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please include your vendor CAGE Code and the certified DD2345 when sending the POC a
request to view the documents. Your currently active vendor CAGE Code must be listed on the
certified DD2345.
NOTE: The name of the individual requesting the documents must be the name listed as the
certified JCP data custodian on the certified DD2345.
STEP TWO: DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) LINK: https://safe.apps.mil.
The POC will use the "Drop Off' feature to upload the Applicable Documents to the DoD SAFE
website. The certified JCP data custodian will receive an email containing a link and a passcode
to access the documents on the DoD SAFE website. The link to the documents will expire seven
(7) days from the day the link and passcode is sent.
In order to be deemed technically acceptable:
(1) The offeror must quote the required item, in the required quantities;
(2) The offeror shall meet or deliver the Units 180 days after date of contract or
sooner;
(3) Additionally, the Government will consider past performance information where negative
information within SPRS may render quote being deemed technically unacceptable.
Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)
(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM) prior to award. Instructions for registration are
available on the website.
Offeror shall provide point of contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror
CAGE code, and shall include a validity date of no less than 30 days from due date for receipt of
offers.
Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal
Acquisition Circular (FAC). The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and
provisions apply to this solicitation:
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-52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
- 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment
- 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
- 52.209-10, “Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.”;
- 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony
Conviction under any Federal Law
- 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items
- 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items”
- 52.212-3, (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items
- 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items
- 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-
Commercial Items –
- 52.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors;
- 52.225-25, “Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or
Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications”
- 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
-52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies
The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this synopsis/solicitation:
- 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Cover…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.