The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392, intends to award a Firm, Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ as a result of this solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5. This requirement will be solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 811310 and the size standard is $12.5 million.

The government intends to buy drink vending machines for use on board naval ships. Machines will be in an
industrial environment, experiencing potentially rough seas, creating excessive ship rocking. While all machines
are bolted to bulkheads, machine cabinets must be strong enough to support the movement described. Machines
that are being requested will be supporting naval ships of different sizes. In addition, all machines
will be equipped with thermal overload surge protectors. Please see attached solicitation and attachments for specifications and additional information.

The solicitation, any documents related to this procurement, and all amendments issued will be in electronic form. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about 23 January 2023 on Sam.gov. The sam.gov website has a “submit bid” button next to the solicitation number. DO NOT use the “submit bid” button on Sam.gov. Please submit all Quotes and Questions to cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil.

QUESTIONS: Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements via email to Cody Witz at cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil and Arianna Williams at arianna.m.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil. It is requested that all questions be received NO LATER THAN 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), on 24 January 2023 as time may not permit responses to questions received after that date to be prepared and issued prior to the receipt of quotations

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the Government. By submitting a quotation, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the principal corporate officials nor owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the quotation. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct verbal or written discussions with respect to other than price with the vendors at any time prior to award. By submission of a quotation, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a vendor ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov

Vendors are hereby instructed that, regardless of any language that may be used in this solicitation, the Government
is NOT conducting this procurement under FAR Part 15. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13

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