BACKFLOW PREVENTER

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. It constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The procurement is for a brand name mandatory item: WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 2-1/2", with UL/FM outside stem and yoke resilient seated gate valves, WATTS PART NUMBER LF909-OSY-FS. This specific make and model is currently utilized throughout the drydock to protect the facility's potable water system and will prevent work stoppages due to incorrect material orders.

• 3 units of the specified Backflow Preventer (Watts Part Number LF909-OSY-FS).

• Offerors must submit descriptive literature showing how their quotation meets the required specifications.

• A technical spec sheet and proof of traceability are required with the quote.

• Failure to provide the technical spec sheet and proof of traceability may result in the quotation being determined technically unacceptable.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is for commercial items.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

• Estimated Delivery: [To be provided by vendor]

• Evaluation criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Potential contractors will be screened for responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104.

• Offerors must submit quotations via email to kailie.m.thomas.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under NAICS code, and preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF).

• Payment terms are Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material.

• The solicitation closes on MAY 22, 2026, 8:00 AM HST.

• FSC Code: 4820

• NAICS Code: 332911

• Small Business Standard: 750 employees

• This requirement is processed utilizing a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available.

• RFQ Number: SPMYM426Q3408.

• Provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019 must be completed and submitted with the offer.

• Offerors quoting as manufacturer must indicate "Yes" to "QUOTING AS MANUFACTURER?"

• Quoters are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I if not updated in SAM.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions. These are standard contractual terms and conditions that bidders must adhere to if awarded a contract. They cover various aspects of government contracting, including representations, prohibitions, payment instructions, and dispute resolution.

• FAR Clauses:
  • 52.204-26, 52.204-24, 52.204-25: Representations and prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment and services, including definitions and reporting requirements.
  • 52.204-27: Prohibition on the use of ByteDance covered applications (e.g., TikTok).
  • 52.204-29, 52.204-30: Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders, requiring contractors to identify and report covered articles or sources subject to FASCSA orders.
  • 52.219-1: Small Business Program Representations, including definitions and representations for various small business categories (e.g., EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB).
  • 52.232-18: Availability of Funds, stating that the contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
• DFARS Clauses:
  • 252.204-7016, 252.204-7018: Representations and prohibitions related to covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions, detailing electronic invoicing and payment request procedures.
  • 252.232-7998: Obligations in Advance of Fiscal Year 2026 Funding, addressing potential funding limitations.
• DLAD Clauses:
  • 5452.233-9001: Disputes – Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• DLAD Procurement Notes:
  • Various notes related to superseded parts, manufacturing phase-out, supply chain traceability, packaging/marking corrections, product verification testing, evaluation factors, WAWF information, qualified products lists, critical safety items, transporter proof of delivery, part-numbered items, and additive manufacturing.

Bidders must carefully review these clauses and provisions to understand their contractual obligations, potential restrictions (e.g., on telecommunications equipment, ByteDance applications, or FASCSA-covered articles), reporting requirements, and payment procedures. Failure to comply with these terms can impact eligibility for award or contract performance. Specific attention should be paid to representations and certifications required, as well as any prohibitions or restrictions that may affect the products or services offered.