UNDERWATER MINE NEUTRALIZATION TOOLS

This is brand name.  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: Under Mine Neutralization Tool.

1. List of Items are sub-components to the Viper Mine Disposal System (MDS) manufactured by ECS Special Projects Ltd.

• NAU only Part No. SK1280 - Qty 20
• Viper Mine Disposal System NAU Breach Consumable Part No. SK1281- Qty 46

2. DELIVERY SCHEDULE / PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP) 
Items are to be delivered and/or placed on order with manufacturer no-later-than NLT 60 days from date of award. Exceptions for items with longer lead times are acceptable, not to exceed (NTE) 10 weeks from award. 

This solicitation will be open and full. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017426Q1044. The NAICS code is 335999 and the business size standard is 600.  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. 

Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1.     Technical- Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.
2.    Price - Quotes must include all applicable costs. Submitted quotes are NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

This request must be made via email to kim.t.hagens.civ@us.navy.mil by Monday, April 27, 2026 1:00 PM EST. 

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to kim.t.hagens,civ@us.navy.mil by Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:00 AM EST All responses will be provide COB Thursday, April 23, 2026. 

Quotes that are received for this solicitation will be evaluated at the lowest price technically acceptable. Vendors should include a valid Cage Code on the quote and vendors should have an account in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for payment purposes. 

Important Note: 
* If you possess a GSA contract, please note your GSA contract number in your response.

Shipping- Destination vs Origin 

In the event shipping is not included in the overall price, the Vendor should include all applicable shipping cost in its quote. 
Quotes must be all-inclusive. If shipping is not included in the overall price, the Vendor is responsible for identifying and including all shipping costs in the quote. 

Quotes must be all-inclusive. If shipping is not included in the overall price, the Vendor is responsible for identifying and including all shipping costs in the quote. 

PCARD as a method of Payment:

Quotes that specify PCARD as a method of payment will not be accepted by the Government 

"PCARD is not an acceptable method of payment for this requirement" 

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.