Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NSWC DAHLGREN
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Compliance matrix
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
N0017826Q6817
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
513210
Product service code
DA10
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Dahlgren, VA
Contracting contact
TAYLOR.R.EMBREY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 513210 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.
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017826Q6817 Submitted by: Taylor Embrey NAICS Code: 513210 FSC/PSC Code: DA10 Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 08/17/2026 Anticipated Closing Date: 08/21/2026 Contracts POC Name: Taylor Embrey Telephone#: 540-938-9990 Email Address: taylor.r.embrey.civ@us.navy.mil PSC/FSC Code and Description: DA10 - It and Telecom - business application/application development software as a service Basis for award: __ Brand Name - FAR 6.103-1(d) _X_ Sole Source - FAR 6.103-1(b) __ Full and Open - FAR 6.101 __ Total Small Business Set Aside - FAR 19.104-1 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6817 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449. For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12, Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure software manufactured by Gramma Tech as follows: part number GT-SW-REA-SMT-BNDL-T12-SH. See the attached Requirements List as applicable. The requested software represents the minimum requirements of the government. All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price. This includes shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 as well as any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis. All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The offeror shall provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be rejected. Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Quotes will only be accepted from authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Proposal is due by 21 August 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 21 September 2026. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to taylor.r.embrey.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6817 in the subject line. Attachments – -Requirements List as applicable -SF1449: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
Contact
Point of contact
TAYLOR EMBREY
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
TAYLOR.R.EMBREY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
Secondary
jessica.b.gallagher2.civ@us.navy.mil
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