Limited Source to Curtis Wright or Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for VXS Static Crossbar Switch per attachments

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Limited Source Justification for the acquisition of Curtiss-Wright Crossbar Switches. The U.S. Navy requires a limited lifetime buy of these switches because they are becoming obsolete and their production line will close soon. This acquisition is necessary to ensure the AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) can maintain operational availability until a replacement system is fielded.

• Acquisition of Curtiss-Wright VXS Crossbar Switches.

• The specific item required is the VXS Static Crossbar Switch, Part Number CSW1-021-E4H, with a quantity of 5.

• The action will award a firm fixed-price purchase order.

• The contract will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures.

• This justification is for limited competition. The government's minimum needs have been verified.

• Competition is limited to Northrop Grumman Corporation and Curtiss-Wright Integrated Solutions.

• This limitation is due to the VXS Crossbar Switch being manufactured exclusively by Curtiss-Wright, and Northrop Grumman Corporation being the sole distributor for the military-grade version.

• Qualifying a new source would incur significant costs and lead time delays (estimated 12-24 months), negatively impacting the AN/AES-1 system's operational availability.

• The Contracting Officer has determined this order represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative.

• This requirement will be posted on SAM.gov.

• The document states that market research among schedule holders was not conducted for the reasons specified in paragraph 4.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "C12. Clauses-Supply.pdf", appears to be a compilation of contract clauses and provisions relevant to a supply contract. It details various sections of the contract, including Deliveries or Performance (Section F), Contract Clauses (Section I), Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents (Section K), Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders (Section L), and Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M).

• Section F (Deliveries or Performance): Specifies F.O.B. (Free On Board) origin and destination.
• Section G (Contract Clauses): Includes clauses related to electronic submission of payment requests and wide area workflow payment instructions.
• Section I (Contract Clauses): Lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, covering a wide range of topics such as reporting, system for award management, ownership, safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, prohibitions on certain hardware/software, telecommunications and video surveillance services, contracting with inverted domestic corporations, defense priority, contract terms and conditions for commercial items, child labor, text messaging while driving, protest after award, and applicable law for breach of contract.
• Section K (Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents): Contains clauses related to representations and certifications, including those concerning telecommunications and video surveillance services, and delinquent tax liability or felony conviction.
• Section L (Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders): Includes instructions for offerors, system for award management, alternative line item proposals, notice of priority rating, and notice to prospective suppliers on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.
• Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award): Outlines evaluation factors for commercial items, including best value, SPRS past performance, price, and delivery terms.
• Additional Provisions (C-204-H001, C-211-H018, G-232-H005, G-242-H001, G-242-W001, L-204-H003): These provisions cover specific topics such as the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files, approval by the government, supplemental instructions regarding invoicing, contract administration functions, and hours of operation/holiday schedules.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the legal and contractual framework governing the opportunity. It details the specific clauses, representations, certifications, and evaluation criteria that will apply. Bidders must carefully review these sections to understand their obligations, submission requirements, and how their proposals will be evaluated. Particular attention should be paid to clauses related to performance, invoicing, reporting, and any specific prohibitions or requirements mentioned.