What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure a Pressure Vessel and Bulkhead under RFQ N66604-26-Q-0302, with no set-aside for small businesses. This opportunity falls under NAICS 332420, suitable for manufacturers of metal tanks. The solicitation is unrestricted, meaning all businesses can compete, and quotes must include shipping costs in the unit price. Interested vendors should note that the government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract to the lowest price technically acceptable offer, with a focus on past performance and compliance with CMMC Level 2 requirements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
N66604-26-Q-0302 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12 as
supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only
solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation
(RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0302.
This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the Naval Undersea
Warfare Center Division, Newport’s (NUWCDIVNPT) Director of the Office of Small Business
Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this
acquisition is 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard is
750 Employees.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase on a Firm
Fixed Price (FFP) basis a Pressure Vessel and Bulkhead. Required procurement of the following items is
in accordance with (IAW) the Government’s drawings provided as an Attachment to this notice.
CLIN # Item Description Qty
0001 Pressure Vessel, IAW Government Drawing 852601-1010 1
0002 Bulkhead, IAW Government Drawing 852601-1011 1
Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI. The Government’s desired delivery date is October 5, 2026
or sooner.
Government’s required delivery date is 05-October-2026 or sooner.
Offerors shall include shipping cost into the unit price for each line above. A separate line for shipping
will not be provided.
Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 60 days from due date for receipt of offers.
The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose
quote is the lowest price technically acceptable. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the
offeror shall submit the name of its source for the HR-1 powder with its quote for Government evaluation.
The offeror shall provide a written explanation on how the work was or is relevant to the work being
quoted in this solicitation, including details about how it is similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to
the requirements of this solicitation.
The Government will also consider past performance information in the Supplier Performance Risk
System (SPRS) where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically
unacceptable.
The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (Self). This CMMC level, or higher (see 32
CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store,
or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during
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performance of the contract. See Provision 252.204-7025 and Clause 252.204-7021, included in this
RFQ.
The Offeror shall provide, in its offer, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for
each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of
the contract resulting from this RFQ.
This requirement contains drawings that are designated Distribution D and Export Controlled which
means distribution is authorized to the DOD and US DOD contractors with a valid Joint Certification
Program (JCP) certification. Only Offerors with an active registration in JCP will be provided access to
the drawings. Please visit https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for further details on
the program and registration.
To obtain a copy of the drawings, submit a request by email to danielle.n.hamilton4.civ@us.navy.mil.
Requests must be made by the company’s certified JCP custodian and must include a copy of the
company’s DD2345, this solicitation #, company name, complete company address, CAGE code, point of
contact, telephone number, and e- mail address.
Additionally , in accordance with DFARS supplement rule 2019-D041 (Assessing Contractor
Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements), only offerors with a summary level score of a National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 DoD Assessment, of not
more than three (3) years old from the date of this combined synopsis and solicitation, posted in the
Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be eligible to receive a copy of the drawings.
The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction
under any Federal Law
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.240-90, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications
DFARS:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level
Requirement
252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements
252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items
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252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts
Additional terms and conditions:
In accordance with DFARS Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier
(UID) for all d…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.