This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Secondary Cocking Levers for the 105mm M20 Cannon, per drawing 11582516. The solicitation is for a total quantity of 101 each, with options for first article approval required or waived. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * delivery location is Watervliet Arsenal, NY. Offerors must adhere to delivery requirements, and on-time delivery is critical. Past performance for quality and delivery may be a consideration for future awards. Technical data package information is available via SAM. gov. Contractors must comply with installation access and security policies. Contract data requirement lists (DD Form ****) are attached, detailing various reports and inspections required. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, export control, prohibitions on certain foreign entities, and item unique identification. The evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest evaluated offer that meets all material requirements, drawings, specifications, and responsibility criteria. First article testing costs will be added to offers where testing cannot be waived.
The delivery schedule varies by CLIN. For CLINs **** and ****, the first article is due within 120 calendar days after the date of contract award, and the production quantity is due 60 days after the date of first article approval. For CLINs **** and ****, the production quantity is due 150 days after receipt of order.
The bid notice states that payment will be made according to the Prompt Payment clause (FAR ****), with a due date of the later of the 30th day after the designated billing office receives a proper invoice or the 30th day after government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed. Specific terms for certain food products are also mentioned.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The government will award a contract to the offeror that submits the lowest evaluated offer, meets all material requirements, drawings, and specifications, and meets all responsibility criteria.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail qualification requirements beyond meeting the material requirements of the solicitation and responsibility criteria at FAR ****(b), which may involve pre-award surveys and financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with the contractual delivery schedule may result in termination of the order or require consideration if the government elects to extend delivery. It also states that the contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond their reasonable control.
The bid notice does not indicate a mandatory or optional site visit. The preliminary visit is marked as FALSE.
The bid notice indicates that sample submission is FALSE.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or award.
The bid notice implies that failure to provide requested data within 7 days, refusal to allow facility visits, or failure to meet delivery schedules could lead to a determination of non-responsibility or default.