Brand Name - Paul Mueller Company - Cooler Gaskets

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 11 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation WILL be posted to SAM at https://sam.gov/.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N0040625QS185. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-03 Effective 01/17/2025, and the DFARS Change notice 01/17/2025. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/.

The NAICS CODE is 339991 and the Small Business Size Standard is 600 (# of employees).

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a cooler gaskets that meet the specifications outlined below. The proposed contract action is for BRAND NAME commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit on an UNRESTRICTED basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotes. Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that represents the best value to the Government, price, delivery technical acceptability, past performance, and other factors considered.

QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Brittany Tavassoli by email at brittany.b.tavassoli.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00 PM EST on 19 MAY 2025. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered.

Shipping term shall be FOB Destination; therefore, quote SHALL include shipping cost.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.

To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Quote must include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Best Value. Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements in the SOW/specifications. Vendors shall provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC. Responses to this solicitation are due by 2:00 PM EST on 19 MAY 2025. Please email quotes to Brittany Tavassoli and brittany.b.tavassoli.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quotes shall be valid for sixty (60) days (at minimum).

Quote packages shall contain the following information:

1. Official Company Name;


2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and


3. Cage Code number.


4. Authorized Distributor Letter from Original Equipment Manufacturer

See attached solicitation for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure. Additionally, include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your quote IF your company does not have the Representations and Certifications completed in SAM.gov.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Brittany Tavassoli, brittany.b.tavassoli.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quote packages are due by 19 MAY 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.