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Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle and Accessories
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has issued a firm-fixed-price solicitation (N0017426Q1030) for the procurement of a Brand Name Mandatory Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system with accessories, restricted as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees. This acquisition follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures as per FAR Subpart 12.6, with the Government seeking quotes not to exceed $350,000. The solicitation amendment incorporated two additional items under CLIN 0021 and CLIN 0022, extending the quote submission deadline to June 15, 2026. The procurement requires delivery of a fully configured Videoray Defender ROV submersible system including all specified hardware, software, navigation components, sensors, mission control units, tether cables, thrusters, spares, and associated kits, with exact conformance to the brand and configuration indicated in the solicitation. Delivery and acceptance are to be performed at Indian Head, Maryland, with completion expected no later than nine weeks from contract award. Evaluation of quotes will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis emphasizing technical compliance with strict adherence to the Statement of Work and solicitation requirements and price within the set ceiling. The Government intends to award without discussions unless deemed necessary. Submission packages must include the official company name, point of contact details, DUNS number, and Cage Code. The contracting officer and primary point of contact for all inquiries is Barbara Grinder. The contract imposes standard FAR and DFARS provisions effective through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and Defense FAR Supplement DPN 20190531 but does not specify detailed packaging, marking, or barcoding standards beyond general regulatory compliance. A one-year industry-standard warranty is required on all delivered equipment. Notably, the acquisition demands strict conformance to brand name products with no configuration deviations permitted and limits the vendor pool to eligible small businesses meeting the specified size standard. No additional special clauses such as security clearances, option years, or organizational conflict of interest mitigations are explicitly included.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD, 20640, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
AMENDMENT NOTICE: The purpose of this modification is to incorporate two (2) additional items into the solicitation. Please refer to the attached file, "Solicitation Amendment 3 N0017426Q10300001 SF 3", located in the attachments section. The newly added items requested for quote are detailed under CLIN 0021 and CLIN 0022. The closing date has been EXTENDED to 15 June 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 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: Defender Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) with accessories. This solicitation will be competed as a Brand Name Mandatory, Small Business Set-Aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017426Q1030. The NAICS code is 334511 and the business size standard is 1,350. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the vendor responsible whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that 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 contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government will make award based on the availability of funds.
Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)
- Technical – Quotes submitted shall address all requirements/qualified parts included in the RFQ and SOW.
- Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs. Submitted quotes are NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Barbara Grinder @ barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil by Wednesday June 10, 2026, by 4 PM EST.
Quote packages are due by 15 June 2026 by 4:00 PM EST (COB). Late quotes will not be considered. Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
1. Official Company Name;
2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
3. DUNS number and Cage Code.
The Points of Contact for this acquisition is
- Barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil