Antifouling Panel Testing

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 Services, 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). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), 2026-01, June 4, 2026.  Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0329. This action is being solicited as a sole source). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 813312. The Small Business Size Standard is $19.5M.   Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a purchase order, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, for testing of biofouling paints and coatings in Pearl Harbor by The University of Hawaii at Manoa. This requirement is a sole source due to environmental factors that limit the potential geographic testing areas, as well as a necessity to be consistent with established data owned by the University. This procurement is intended as a sole source requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete the 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.  For the purposes of quoting this opportunity, the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:   CLIN  0001  Field Handling/Photography  N/A  1 (Job)  6/19/2026-12/18/2026  0002  Percent Cover and Organism Identification  N/A  1 (Job)  6/19/2026-12/18/2026  0003  Collection, Preservation and Shipment of Biofilm Samples  N/A  1 (Job)   6/19/2026-12/18/2026  0004  Force Gauge Testing – Removal of Hard Foulers  N/A  1 (Job)  6/19/2026-12/18/2026  0005   Water Jet Removal of Biofilm  N/A  1 (Job)  6/19/2026-12/18/2026  0006  University of Hawaii indirect/overhead charge   N/A  1 (Job)  6/19/2026-12/18/2026    Required Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Kewalo Marine Laboratory, 41 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813.  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.   The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).  BASIS FOR AWARD:   Award will be made based on the LPTA approach with technical acceptability being determined as shown below.   Offerors shall include the following information with submissions:   (1) Vendor must meet all criteria via DWG 071044 (including all requirements called out within the document);   (2) Vendor must meet all the criteria via SBMEPP STP 415-1-0001 (including all the requirements called out within the document);   (3) Vendor must provide proof that they have performed similar work in the past;   (4) Vendor must provide all data as proof of the repaired units passing all inspection;   (6) Contractor CAGE Code. The Government will consider past performance information where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable; and,  (7) The Contractor must identify the quote validity. Quoted prices should be valid for at least 60 days. An award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.   Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far.  The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:  - 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 AN