Antifouling Panel Testing Services

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 –Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), 2026-01, June 4, 2026. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0329. This action is being solicited as a sole source). The North American Industry Systems (NAICS) code is 813312. The Small Business Size Standard is $19.5M. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a purchase order, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, for testing of biofouling paints and coatings in Pearl Harbor by The University of Hawaii at Manoa. This requirement is a sole source due to environmental factors that limit the potential geographic testing areas, as well as a necessity to be consistent with established data owned by the University. This procurement is intended as a sole source requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. For the purposes of quoting this opportunity, the structure is identified below: CLIN 0001 Field Handling/Photography N/A 1 (Job) 6/19/2026-12/18/2026 0002 Percent Cover and Organism Identification N/A 1 (Job) 6/19/2026-12/18/2026 0003 Collection, Preservation and Shipment of Biofilm Samples N/A 1 (Job) 6/19/2026-12/18/2026 0004 Force Gauge Testing – Removal of Hard Foulers N/A 1 (Job) 6/19/2026-12/18/2026 0005 Water Jet Removal of Biofilm N/A 1 (Job) 6/19/2026-12/18/2026 0006 University of Hawaii indirect/overhead charge N/A 1 (Job) 6/19/2026-12/18/2026 Required Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Kewalo Marine Laboratory, 41 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813. In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more. The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made based on the LPTA approach with technical acceptability being determined as shown below. Offerors shall include the following information with submissions: (1) Vendor must meet all criteria via DWG 071044 (including all

requirements called out within the document); (2) Vendor must meet all the criteria via SBMEPP STP 415-1-0001 (including all the

requirements called out within the document); (3) Vendor must provide proof that they have performed similar work in the past; (4) Vendor must provide all data as proof of the repaired units passing all inspection; (6) Contractor CAGE Code. The Government will consider past performance information where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable; and, (7) The Contractor must identify the quote validity. Quoted prices should be valid for at least 60 days. An award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: - 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications - 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment - 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV

2021) -52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law - 52.212-1,

Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items - 52.212-2 “Evaluation – Commercial Items” -52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004) -52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items -52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items – (DEVIATION 2025-O0003)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004) - 52.225-25, “Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications” -52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: -252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls -252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information -252.204-7012 (DEVIATION 2024-O0013) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting -252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support -252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, - 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations - 252.215-7013, “Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors” - 252.227-2017, “Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions” - 252.227-7028, “Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government” - 252.246-7048, Sources of Electronic Parts Clauses incorporated by full text: -52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar

1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The