1. It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in an award of a FIRM, FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY type contract.
2. NOTICE TO ALL OFFERORS: The Government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed price contract in response to quotes/proposals received in response to this solicitation. A firm, fixed price contract places the maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss on the contractor, offerors are advised to consider these risks when pricing their quotes/proposals.
3. See block 8 on page 1 of the solicitation for the closing date and time.
4. SINGLE AWARD FOR ALL ITEMS: Due to the interrelationship of supplies and/or services to be provided hereunder, the Government reserves the right to make a single award to the quoter whose quote is considered in the best interest of the government, price and other factors considered. Therefore, quoters who quote less than the entire effort specified herein may be determined to be unacceptable.
5. BRAND NAME STATEMENT: This acquisition will be negotiated on a BRAND NAME basis with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) COOPER BEARINGS or AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS per FAR 11. Interested AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals prior to offer due date. An AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR letter from the OEM is required to be submitted with quotes.
6. "EXCEPTIONS: All quoters MUST note all exceptions from the solicitation's terms conditions, specifications, and/or the statement of work / performance work statement, if any. It will be assumed that any quote without mention of any exceptions will take no exception from all specifications, terms and conditions, clauses, or provisions within the solicitation."
7. Submission of invoices will be via WAWF; see Clause 252.232-7006.
8. Invoices - The contractor shall utilize electronic invoicing upon delivery of the required supplies/service. See contract clause entitled "DFARS 252.232-7006 Invoicing and Payment (WAWF) Instructions (JAN 2023)" for instructions on submitting invoices electronically through Wide Area Work Flow - Receipt and Acceptance.
9. The deadline for submission of questions regarding the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, and/or the statement of work (SOW) / performance work statement (PWS) is 1 day prior to the solicitation's closing date. All questions in regards to this solicitation shall be submitted, via email, to: Name: Amanda Cordell Email: amanda.j.cordell.civ@us.navy.mil
