Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NSWC DAHLGREN
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
N0017826Q6848
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
334290
Product service code
5836
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-06
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
sharon.lathroum@navy.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 334290 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 #: N0017826Q6848Submitted by: Sharon Lathroum NAICS Code: 334290FSC/PSC Code: 5836Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 7 August 2026Anticipated Closing Date: 21 August 2026Contracts POC Name: Sharon Lathroum Email Address: Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.milPSC/FSC Code and Description: 5836 video recording and reproducing equipmentBasis for award: X Brand Name - FAR 6.103-1(d) __ 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 only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6848 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 products/service manufactured by Delta Digital Information Systems Company as follows: part number 830-900102-01. See the attached Requirements List.Delta Digital Information Systems Company located in Horsham, Pennsylvania.This specific brand of hardware is currently being used and is essential to provide the required functionality for interoperability testing of tactical computer systems. This specific hardware is required to be utilized during testing to ensure that stringent timing requirements can be met. 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 26 September 2026. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6848 in the subject line.Attachments ? -Requirements List-SF1449: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
Contact
Point of contact
Sharon Lathroum
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
sharon.lathroum@navy.mil
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