K500 MONEL ROUND BARS

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) N5523626Q0093 is issued as a total small business set-aside. The subject solicitation is being processed using FAR Parts 12. Any quote from a large business is ineligible for award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 331110 – Iron and Steel Mills and Ferro-alloy Manufacturing.

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 (Effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20260507.

DESCRIPTION: This requirement is to procure 14 Monel K500 round bars which will be used to fabricate various parts on board an LPD-class naval vessel. See the attached Product Description for full specifications. Quotes shall provide an estimated delivery date.

                SEE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The full text of FAR and DFAR references, provisions and clauses may be accessed at https://acquisition.gov.

SENSITIVE ACTIVITY AND INTELLIGENCE-RELATED CONTRACTING (SAIRC) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) STATEMENT.

This contracting action has been reviewed against the requirement of SECNAVINST S4200.35. SAIRC protections are not required.

The following PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into any resultant purchase or delivery order.

C-202-H001         Additional Definitions – Basic (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – Full Text (FT)

C-204-H001         Use of Navy Support Contractors for Official Contract Files (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT

C-211-H018         Approval by The Government (NAVSEA) JAN 2019 – FT

C-215-H002         Contractor Proposal (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT

C-247-H001         Permits and Responsibilities (NAVSEA) DEC 2018 – FT

D-211-H004         Identification Marking of Parts -- Basic (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT

D-246-H002         Warranty Notification for Item(s) ____-- Basic (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT

D-247-H004         Marking and Packing List(s) – Basic (NAVSEA) FEB 2022– FT

D-247-W001        Prohibited Packing Materials (NAVSEA) OCT 2018– FT

52.246-16              Responsibilities for Supplies APR 1984

E-246-H022          Inspection and Test Records (NAVSEA) JAN 2019 – FT

52.242-15              Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.247-34              F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

F-242-H001          Contractor Notice Regarding Late Delivery (NAVSEA) OCT 2018 – FT

252.232-7003       Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018

252.232-7006       Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions JAN 2023 – FT

G-232-H002         Payment Instructions and Contract Type Summary for Payment Office (NAVSEA) FEB 2024 –FT

G-232-H005         Supplemental Instructions Regarding Invoicing (NAVSEA) JAN 2019 – FT

G-242-H001         Government Contract Administration Points of Contact and Responsibilities (NAVSEA) OCT 2023–FT

G-242-   H002      Hours of Operation and Holiday Schedule (NAVSEA) JUL 2021 – FT

52.203-18              Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements

or Statements-Representation JAN 2017

52.203-19              Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality JAN 2017

Agreements or Statements

52.204-7                System for Award Management NOV 2024

52.204-13              System for Award Management Maintenance. OCT 2018

52.204-15              Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite Delivery Contracts. OCT 2016

52.204-19              Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. DEC 2014

52.209-10              Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. NOV 2015

52.209-11              Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FEB 2016

52.211-5                Material Requirements AUG 2000

52.212-4                Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. NOV 2023

52.219-14              Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

52.219-28              Post-award Small Business Program Representation JAN 2025

52.222-19              Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126)

52.222-36              Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

52.222-40              Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-50              Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

52.222-51              Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014)

52.222-53              Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services Requirements (MAY 2014)

52.222-55              Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

52.222-62              Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

52.222-90              Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (FEB 2026)

52.223-23              Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

52.224-3                Privacy Training (JAN 2017)

52.225-1                Buy American Act-Supplies (OCT 2022)

52.226-7                Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024)

52.226-8                Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

52.232-33              Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.232-39              Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.232-40              Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.233-1                Disputes (MAY 2014)

52.233-3                Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4                Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.243-1                Changes--Fixed Price (AUG 1987)

52.249-1                Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) APR 1984

52.252-2                Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) - FT

52.252-6                Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) - FT

252.203-7000       Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011)

252.203-7002       Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022)

252.203-7005       Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)

252.204-7000       Disclosure Of Information (OCT 2016)

252.204-7003       Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)

252.204-7004       Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (JAN 2023)

252.204-7008       Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)

252.204-7009       Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported (JAN 2023)

Cyber Incident Information

252.204-7012       Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (MAY 2024)

252.204-7015       Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)

252.204-7018       Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2023

252.204-7019       Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

252.204-7020       NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)

252.204-7022       Expediting Contract Closeout (MAY 2021)

252.204-7024       Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023)

252.211-7003       Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) – FT

252.215-7013       Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (JAN 2023)

252.223-7008       Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)

252.225-7000      Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024)

252.225-7001       Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)

252.225-7002       Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (MAR 2022)

252.225-7013       Duty-Free Entry (AUG 2025)

252.225-7048       Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)

252.232-7010       Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)

252.243-7001       Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)

252.244-7000       Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (FEB 2026)

252.246-7003       Notification of Potential Safety Issues (JAN 2023)

252.247-7023       Transportation on Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services SEP 2023.

Offerors must comply with all instructions contained herein.

Requests for Clarification.

Offerors may submit written questions during the quote preparation period by emailing the Request for Specification

Clarification Form. All questions must be received no later than 06 July 2026, 4:00 PM (Pacific) to allow adequate

time to prepare and issue responses to all offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of quotes. Only written

questions will receive a response. All questions and quotes shall be directed to:

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) – C410A Procurement

Email: Cite the solicitation number in the subject line - N5523626Q0093

Email Addresses: Abigail Monroy, abigail.monroy.civ@us.navy.mil. Jorge Morales,

jorge.a.morales67.civ@us.navy.mil, and Ricardo Barraza-Cobos, ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil.

Submission of Quote.

To be considered for award, the Offeror shall submit a complete quote package consisting of the following:

1. Cover Letter or Email which includes all technical documentation, as specified below in Factor 2-Technical

Acceptability.

QUOTES must be received by the destination inbox no later than 09 July 2026 at 1100 AM (Pacific).

Late quotes will not be considered. Please submit your quote via e-mail to Abigail Monroy abigail.monroy.civ@us.navy.mil (primary), Jorge Morales, jorge.a.morales67.civ@us.navy.mil, and Ricardo Barraza-Cobos, ricardo.barraza-cobos.civ@us.navy.mil (secondary).

52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV

2021.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer

conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The

following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Evaluation Factors – The evaluation factors will be used are:

1. Price:

Price will be evaluated based on the total combined price, for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 12.203. Award will be made to the offeror providing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

1. Technical Acceptability:

Ability to meet the required delivery date and the salient characteristics of the Product Description.

1. Lowest price with Lead-Time consideration in accordance with FAR Overhaul 15.202. 

1. Past Performance:

The Government will consider the recency and relevancy of past performance information compared to the requirements detailed in the Statement of Work, the source of the information, the context of the data and general trends in the offeror's performance and any associated risk. The Government will also consider the extent of the offeror's ability to perform previous contracts successfully. In accordance with DFARS provision 252.204-7024, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations is hereby incorporated by reference.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

C. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004). The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the

Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award

Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ (only complete and return if there are changes to

current SAM Registration. If 52.212-3 is not returned, the contractor is affirming that the current SAM registration

is current, accurate, and complete).

If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall

complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision. The provision of FAR 52.212-3 must be submitted by

the Offeror to be eligible for award.

D. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2023

Standard Commercial Warranties apply.

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

The FAR requires the use of the System for Award Management (SAM) in Federal solicitations as a part of the offer

submission process to satisfy FAR 52.212-4. More information on SAM is found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in Section D clauses, packaging and preservation shall be performed in accordance with the best commercial practices to afford maximum protection against damage.

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Item shall be priced for F.O.B. Destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be at

destination by the Government.