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STC (Shock Test Charge) Shipping Container

ID: N00174-SIMACQ-M41-0015 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

General Information
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 Steam Station Re-piping Repairs. This solicitation will be competed as a total small business set-aside.

Solicitation Details
Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) N0017426Q1098. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332439 and the associated small business size standard is 600 employees.

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 and full CDRL's. Drawing requests must be made via email to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil , and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil by Friday, 17 July 2026, 8:00 AM EST.

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 latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil no later than June 22, 2026. All answers will be provided by July 27, 2026.

Submission Instructions
Quote packages are due by July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil and must contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

  1. Official Company Name;
  2. Point of Contact (including name, email address, and phone number); and
  3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, is soliciting quotes for the manufacturing of charge container shipping boxes for use in the 320lb Shock Test Charge (STC) program. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside. The goal of this contract is to procure non-commercial products that meet specific technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.

Work Details
The contractor will manufacture shipping boxes according to NSWC IHD drawings and specifications. The following are key details from the Statement of Work:

1. **Scope of Work**: Manufacture charge container shipping boxes for the 320lb Shock Test Charge program.

2. **Applicable Documents**: Includes various military and federal specifications such as ASTM standards for shipping boxes and screws, as well as Department of Navy technical drawings.

3. **Deliverables**:
- Item 1: Base 6086508 F Container Crate - Quantity: 16 EA, Lead Time: 8 weeks
- Item 2: Base 6086508 F Container Crate FAT/POP Sample - Quantity: 1 EA, Lead Time: 8 weeks

4. **General Specifications**: All manufacturing must occur at the contractor's facility with all necessary personnel and materials provided by the contractor. Packaging must prevent damage during transit and comply with Department of Transportation regulations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance shall not exceed 12 months from the date of contract award.

Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD 20640

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be U.S. citizens and obtain a temporary identification badge for base access. ITAR certification is required prior to technical drawing release. Additionally, contractors must comply with security requirements outlined in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and provide a System Security Plan (SSP) for review within thirty days of contract award.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract history under NSWC Indian Head Division’s N0017422D0011 contract, with Brooks & Perkins listed as the awardee on multiple related container/container-crate efforts (e.g., “METAL WEAPONS CONTAINERS” valued at $21,531,274 over 05/12/22–05/12/27, and additional container-related orders such as MK 825 and CNU 762). The prior work descriptions indicate fabrication, testing/inspection, and delivery of metal weapon/shipping containers and associated components (e.g., cradles/shock mounts), which aligns with the current requirement to manufacture shipping container crates for munitions use under NSWC drawings/specifications.
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Overview

Agency
NSWC Indian Head Division [DoD - USN - NAVSEA - NSWC]
Response Deadline
July 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT Due in 27 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 9:10 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
332439 - Other Metal Container Manufacturing
PSC
8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD 20640 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Signs of Shaping
60% of similar contracts within the Department of the Navy had a set-aside.
On 7/1/26 NSWC Indian Head Division issued Solicitation N00174-SIMACQ-M41-0015 for STC (Shock Test Charge) Shipping Container due 7/29/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 332439 and PSC 8145.
Primary Contact
Name
Latrice Whitfield   Profile
Email
latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(301) 643-9608

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contracting Officer Marlene L. Ridgell Profile marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00174
Source Organization Code
100076598
Last Updated
July 1, 2026
Last Updated By
latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 13, 2026