Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NSWC CARDEROCK
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-63-0020
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
334111
Product service code
5998
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-21
Response deadline
Aug 28, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Bethesda, MD
Contracting contact
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 334111 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under reference no. N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-63-0020. Quotes are to be priced FOB Destination; separate shipping charges are not permitted. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency if received by the due date below. The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Michael S. Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil. The NAICS code is 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). The business size standard is 1,250 Employees. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the following Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items: CLIN 0001 See Attached Minimum Specifications Evaluation Factors The Government has determined that an award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. Technical – All quotations will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if the proposed product(s) clearly meet the minimum technical requirements outlined. Quotations that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated "Unacceptable" and will not be considered further. Past Performance – Past Performance will be evaluated via SPRS, SAM, FAPIIS, and other sources. Price – The price of all technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered. Quote Submission: Quote packages are due by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quote packages shall be sent to Michael S. Brodie at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and include the following information: Official Company Name; Point of contact including name and phone number; and Cage Code number SAM UEI Applicable Clauses: Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301 and NMCARS 5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following provisions and clauses are provided but are not all inclusive of all applicable terms and conditions: 52.204-7 – System for Award Management, 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Service, 52.247.34 – FOB Destination, 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023). Additional Requirements: BRAND NAME MANDATORY Brand name Specified is Mandatory. The requirement is restricted to the Diamond Systems brand name. The requested PC104 board is an integrated, proprietary sub-component of the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector. No substitution of manufacturer or brand will be accepted as alternative boards will not meet the strict form, fit, function, and software interface requirements of the fielded weapon system. The offeror warrants that the parts to be delivered hereunder will be of the part number(s) and the supplier specified. AUTHORIZED RESELLER/DISTRIBUTOR REQUIREMENT: The proposed items must be new, authorized products from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Quoters must be the OEM, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller of Diamond Systems. The Government reserves the right to request documentation demonstrating authorized status prior to award or to independently verify the quoter's reseller status with the OEM. Failure to provide such documentation upon request, or a determination by the Government that the quoter is not an authorized source, will result in the quote being rejected as unacceptable. TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT (TAA) COMPLIANCE Material must be TAA compliant as quoted. Quote submitted shall include country of origin information or documentation that the quoted item(s) is(are) TAA Compliant. Quotes submitted without this information shall be rejected as unacceptable. FOB EVALUATION CRITERIA Offers submitted on an F.O.B. basis other than that specified in the solicitation shall be rejected as unacceptable.
Contact
Point of contact
Michael S. Brodie
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
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