Aluminum parts, fabrication for transportation frame

Contractors must be certified through the Defense Logistics Information Services’ Joint Certification Program to access Controlled Unclassified Information or Export Controlled information associated with this procurement. The Naval Research Laboratory’s Tactical Electronic Warfare Division is soliciting aluminum parts fabricated for a transportation frame under a total small business set-aside, classified under NAICS code 332311. All offerors must be small businesses registered in SAM.gov and must include their CAGE Code and DUNS Number on submissions. Proposals are due electronically by May 4, 2026, and must reference solicitation number N00173-26-Q-1301357113 in the subject line, with technical compliance determined by adherence to Attachment 2 drawings and price reasonableness evaluated under FAR Subparts 13.5 and 12.6. Items must be new, factory-fresh, covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and cannot be remanufactured or from the gray market. Delivery must be no later than 60 days after receipt of order, with FOB DESTINATION preferred, though FOB ORIGIN is permitted if shipping details are provided. The government will conduct a trade-off analysis rather than use a lowest price technically acceptable approach, weighing schedule first, technical performance second, and price reasonableness third. Acceptance occurs at designated NRL locations in Washington, DC; Monterey, CA; or Stennis Space Center, MS. All submissions must include written affirmation of authorization as an OEM, authorized distributor, or reseller, and must state full acceptance of solicitation terms or list specific exceptions. Electronic submission is mandatory and must be emailed to Carrie Cawley, the point of contact, with no physical submissions accepted for quotes.