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Headspace Gauges
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The Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is soliciting multiple headspace gauges under solicitation number N0016426Q0079, issued as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.104-1 with NAICS code 332994. The requirement specifies the manufacture of gauges compliant with SAAMI and NATO standards for nine calibers, including 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62x39, 7.62x51 NATO, and 277 Fury, constructed from AISI O1 or O2 tool steel heat-treated to 58-60 HRC. Each gauge must be accompanied by complete CAD drawings, third-party certification verifying tolerances for Go, No-Go, Perpendicularity, and Diameter, and conform to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 for labeling and unique item identification (UID) with machine-readable compliance via Appendix A. Deliveries are FOB destination to NSWC Crane, Indiana, with a 10-week lead time from the lead time event for all line items, and inspections occur at the destination by the government. The solicitation utilizes a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method where responsiveness, technical acceptability, and past performance (no yellow or red SPRS rating) serve as mandatory pass/fail gates; award will go to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. The contract includes clauses for gratuities, limitation on payments, reporting executive compensation, and electronic payment submission via WAWF, requiring contractors to use web entry, EDI, or SFTP and email notification to the COR and Contracting Officer to ensure payment. Packaging must include individually labeled, durable containers, such as rigid plastic cases with foam padding, matching gauge identification and military marking standards. Contractors must be registered and current in SAM, maintain all representations, and comply with Buy American and Covered Telecommunications requirements. The original closing date of May 12, 2026 was extended first to May 29, 2026, then further extended to June 26, 2026, due to the unposted Amendment 0002 containing critical technical updates, and all potential proposers are required to monitor sam.gov for amendments. Quotes must be submitted via email to Alicia Dobbyn and Andrew Ficklin, with the SF 1449 signed
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Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 0003:
This amendment is due to an error where amendment number 0002 didn't get posted erroneously to Sam.gov. This solicitation amendment will allow participants to respond with the new technical changes seen in solicitation amendment 0002. See summary of changes for technical changes in the solicitation amendment 0002 for solicitation changes. The due date will be extended to June 26, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. EST. Please sign and return the solicitation and amendments along with the requested information.
AMENDMENT 0001:
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date to MAY 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST due to technical changes. There will be another amendment with the technical changes in the very near future to the solicitation.
ORIGINAL POSTING:
N0016426Q0079 – SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE –HEADSPACE GAUGES – PSC 1005 - NAICS 332994 ISSUE DATE 29 APRIL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 12 MAY 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for multiple headspace gauges manufactured In Accordance With (IAW) Specification.
The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate this contract under a total small business set-aside in accordance FAR 19.104-1. The Delivery required is FOB Destination.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1- 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 12.201-1. This action serves as a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.202(b).
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ . It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Quotes may be emailed to Alicia Dobbyn at alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mi as well as Andrew Ficklin at andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12 May 2026 - 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
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