What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a subsea hydraulic pressure unit, suitable for small businesses under the NAICS code 333996, with a total small business set-aside. The procurement requires a firm fixed price purchase order, with specifications including operation at depths of up to 200 meters and compatibility with a DC voltage bus. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must submit quotes directly without a formal solicitation document, and must also meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification level 2 requirements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY
NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.
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 Items, 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. In accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be
posted for less than fifteen (15) days. Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0421.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a
Firm Fixed Price Type (FFP) purchase order for a subsea hydraulic pressure unit in accordance
to the Government’s minimum specifications as detailed below. Please note shipping must be
included and shipped within the United States.
CLIN Item Description Quantity. Deliver By
0001 Hydraulic Pressure Unit,
Subsea
1 11/30/26
Below are the required minimum specifications:
Government’s Minimum Specifications
(1) Product shall be operable in a subsea environment, up to 200 meters
(2) Product shall be fully operable after 1 year of submersion in seawater in a
non-operating condition
(3) Product shall be capable of delivering hydraulic oil at 2000PSI with a flow
rate of at least 1.0GPM minimum
(4) The product can be operated off of a DC voltage bus anywhere between 275-
410VDC with a maximum instantaneous power draw of 3kW
(5) Product comes with a standard control interface (ethernet preferred)
(6) Product shall be operable in water temperatures of 25F to 86F
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level 2 (C3PAO) is required at time of
quote by providing their CMMC Unique Identifier (UID).
This procurement is 100% set aside for small business as concurred with by the
NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Program (OSBP). The North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 333996; the Small Business Size
Standard is 1,250.
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The required delivery time is 11/30/2026, F.O.B. Destination is Newport, RI 02841.
Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal
Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:
52.204-7 System for Award Management
52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial
Services
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
52.233-3 Protest after Award
52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications
52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference
The following DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7006 Billing Instructions
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation
252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments
252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts
252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Level Requirement
252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements
Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at
www.acquisition.gov/far www.acquisition.gov/dfars
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Additional terms and conditions:
If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card.
Offerors shall confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within
the quotation. Otherwise, Electronic Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
The Government will make award to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
offeror. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must:
1. Provide the required quantities specified in the CLIN structure above and deliver IAW the
associated timeline;
2. Have and maintain CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) Certification as detailed below.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to
award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found
at www.sam.gov
The CMMC level required by this RFQ is: CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) Certification. 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 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.
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 …
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.