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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on December 5, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Custom Test Sand

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N0042124Q0044Federal

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Solicitation N00421-24-Q-0044 is a small business set-aside request for quotations issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division for the procurement of custom-blended test sand. The materials, consisting of a specific mixture of Ottawa Quartz, Synthetic Glass, Red Art Clay, and Feldspar, are required to support engine testing at the Propulsion Systems Evaluation Facility in Patuxent River, Maryland. The government intends to award this as a firm fixed-price, brand-name contract on a sole source basis to Powder Technology, Inc., under the authority of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The requirement specifies the procurement of custom-blended test sand with strict particle size specifications, requiring the submission of safety data sheets and certification of specifications. Eligible offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide an authorized reseller certificate to be considered. Quotes must be submitted on an all-or-none basis and include a published price list, lead time, and a grand total. Delivery of the materials is required within two months of the award, with a target deadline of February 1, 2024.

General Info

Contract Value

$22,751.06

NAICS

327992 - Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

2

RFQ N0042124Q0044 - Custom Test Sand

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SOW - Custom Test Sand (31 Oct 2023)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
Contacts1 person available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
Contacts
Benjamin Flores

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Solicitation N00421-24-Q-0044 is issued as a synopsis/solicitation. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis and to solicit the proposed purchase order on a Sole Source for Powder Technology, Inc. under the authority of FAR Part 12, FAR Part 13. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract. This may be accomplished electronically at SAM.gov | Home. Your quote must contain enough technical information to evaluate your quote. Please reference the Solicitation number above (N00421-24-Q-0044) on your quote. Please include your published price list, historical, authorized distributor letter, Cage Code, include POC email, lead time and grand total amount. Quote all or none. The Government intends to award this on a brand name basis. All interested parties MUST submit a brand name quote no later than 12:00 pm on 06 DEC 2023. If you are quoting, you MUST be an authorized distributor. Only quotes accompanied by a copy of an authorized reseller certificate will be evaluated. Award will be made on an all or none basis. All quotes/responses shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov.

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