Closed — responses were due 12 Nov 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of the Navy, DoD · Indian Head, MD · NAICS 321920 · Solicitation N0017427Q0001
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09 November 2026 (passed) “Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 09 November 2026” — Notice description
Place of performance
Indian Head, MD, USA
Competition
Competitive
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What is being bought
MIL-Spec wood shipping crates for Aviation Critical Safety Items assembly.
Manufacture of MIL-Spec wood shipping crates (81 x 8 x 8 inches)
Inspection and testing of components
Packaging and preservation for transport
Compliance with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, NIST SP 800-171 R2
Competition
Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions; any responsible offeror may bid.
Deal-breakers
Active CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment recorded in SPRS is required. Failure to possess an active SPRS entry at proposal submission will result in technical unacceptability.
“If the Offeror does not possess an active SPRS entry at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror will not be deemed technically acceptable.” — SAM.gov description
ITAR certification is required to receive technical drawings.
“ITAR certification is required to be provided prior to technical drawing release.” — SAM.gov description
Key risk
JCP registration and DD Form 2345 are required for access to unclassified technical data under DoD Directive 5230.25.
“The Contractor shall maintain JCP registration and a DD Form 2345 to comply with DoD Directive 5230.25.” — p. 11
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Description
This is a solicitation for non-commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for MIL-Spec Wood Crates IAW ASTM D6880/PPP-B-621. This solicitation will be competed as a total small business set-aside. Solicitation Details Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) N0017427Q0001. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 321920 and the associated small business size standard is 600 employees. Quotes are being requested for the manufacture of MIL-Spec wood shipping crates roughly 81 x 8 x 8 inches. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the FAR/RFO. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507. Technical Drawings If interested, technical drawings need to be requested by contractor prior to submission date. ITAR certification is required to be provided prior to technical drawing release. Drawing requests must be made via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil , and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil by Monday, 09 November, 8:00 AM EST. : The window to request technical drawings should extend up to a day before the solicitation is due. Cybersecurity Compliance Requirement (CMMC Level 1): For purposes of technically acceptability, the Offeror shall submit documentation verifying an active CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). If the Offeror does not possess an active SPRS entry at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror will not be deemed technically acceptable. Basis for Award The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a purchase order without discussion. Evaluation Factors: Technical: Quotes must reflect the required specifications and the exact brand specified in the Statement of Work. Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling. Questions and Clarifications Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 09 November 2026. All answers will be provided by 10 November, 2026. Submission Instructions Quote packages are due by 12 November 2026, at 08:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil and must contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: Official Company Name; Point of Contact (including name, email address, and phone number); and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
Version history
SAM.gov has posted 4 notices under solicitation N0017427Q0001, oldest first.
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