Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Materials Testing

    Sol. N00173-26-Q-0003SolicitationWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Feb 13, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 11, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541380
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R408
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The United States Naval Research Laboratory is seeking quotations for the manufacturing of fatigue crack growth samples for corrosion fatigue testing of Nickel Aluminum Bronze material used in submarine propellers. This opportunity is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and falls under FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotations are due by February 13, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N00173-26-Q-0003
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    February 11, 2026
    Response Deadline
    February 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541380AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R408
    Contract Code
    1700
    Primary Contact
    Maximilian Fritts
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20375-5328
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-07 Effective: 09-10-2021 This is a full and open competitive announcement in accordance with 19.502-2 (a) on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380. The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is R408. The United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to: Acquire services for the manufacturing of fatigue crack growth samples to perform corrosion fatigue crack growth testing of Nickel Aluminum Bronze material used for submarine propellers. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the associated solicitation, and accompanying attachments. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR DETAILS The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a response to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation (offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable). If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s). If the lowest price offer is determined technically unacceptable, another analysis will be conducted amongst the remaining offers to determine if a single or multiple awards will provide the lowest price. The lowest price offer(s) will be sent for technical evaluation. This process is repeated in order of price until an offer or combination of offers is deemed technically acceptable and price is determined fair and reasonable. Options. When applicable, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Terms and Conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Exceptions. Quote shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All Quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote. Include your company DUNS Number and Cage Code on your quote. All quotations shall be sent via e-mail. Contract Specialist: Maximilian Fritts, maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil All quotes must be submitted by 2/13/2026 12am EST Please reference this combined synopsis/solicitation number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email. Submission shall be received not later than the response date listed above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred form of submission. Receipt will be verified by the date/time stamp on fax or e-mail. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR DETAILS ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.

    Key dates

    1. February 11, 2026Posted Date
    2. February 13, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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