MIL-Spec Wood Crates IAW ASTM D6880/PPP-B-621
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0017427Q0001
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, Maryland 20640, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NSWC Indian Head Division, listed under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, seeks quotes under RFQ N0017427Q0001 for MIL-Spec wood shipping crates built to ASTM D6880/PPP-B-621, with quotes due November 12, 2026. The Set Aside field reads "No Set-Aside Used," although the notice description states the RFQ will be competed as a total small business set-aside. Technical acceptability requires an active CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment recorded in SPRS at proposal submission, and offerors without one "will not be deemed technically acceptable."
The buy is a firm-fixed-price purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for crates roughly 81 x 8 x 8 inches, under NAICS 321920 with PSC 8145. Amendment 0002 raised CLIN 0001 to 1,240 units from 1,200. Amendment 0003's summary describes an ideal schedule of 310 containers 60 days after order receipt, then 310-unit shipments every 30 days. Place of performance is Indian Head, Maryland, with hardware delivered to NSWC IHD, 4522 McMahon Road, Building 116, Suite 100, attention Sarah Ickes or Paola Mercado Rodriguez. The notice body lists a 600-employee size standard, while Amendment 0001's summary lists 500 employees.
Technical drawings must be requested by email from Francine Keys and Marlene Ridgell by November 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. Offerors must also provide ITAR certification before drawing release. Amendment 0003 adds Ridgell as a technical point of contact.
Amendment 0001 (October 28) changed the NAICS code from 332439 to 321920 and extended the closing date to November 11. Amendment 0002 (October 29) increased the quantity and moved the due date to November 12. Amendment 0003 (November 3) changed the CMMC requirement from Level 2 to Level 1. Offerors must acknowledge Amendment 0002 before the November 12 due date, and failure to acknowledge may result in offer rejection.
Notice text
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This is a solicitation for non-commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
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 MIL-Spec Wood Crates IAW ASTM D6880/PPP-B-621. This solicitation will be competed as a total small business set-aside.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) N0017427Q0001. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 321920 and the associated small business size standard is 600 employees. Quotes are being requested for the manufacture of MIL-Spec wood shipping crates roughly 81 x 8 x 8 inches.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the FAR/RFO. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507.
Technical Drawings
If interested, technical drawings need to be requested by contractor prior to submission date. ITAR certification is required to be provided prior to technical drawing release. Drawing requests must be made via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil , and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil by Monday, 09 November, 8:00 AM EST. : The window to request technical drawings should extend up to a day before the solicitation is due.
Cybersecurity Compliance Requirement (CMMC Level 1):For purposes of technically acceptability, the Offeror shall submit documentation verifying an active CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). If the Offeror does not possess an active SPRS entry at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror will not be deemed technically acceptable.
Basis for Award
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation 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 purchase order without discussion.
Evaluation Factors:
- Technical: Quotes must reflect the required specifications and the exact brand specified in the Statement of Work.
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling.
Questions and Clarifications
Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 09 November 2026. All answers will be provided by 10 November, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Quote packages are due by 12 November 2026, at 08:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil and must contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of Contact (including name, email address, and phone number); and
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
Update #1 ·
This is a solicitation for non-commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
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 Container, Assembly. This solicitation will be competed as a total small business set-aside.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) N0017426Q1124. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332439 and the associated small business size standard is 600 employees.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the FAR/RFO. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507.
Technical Drawings
If interested, technical drawings need to be requested by contractor prior to submission date. ITAR certification is required to be provided prior to technical drawing release. Drawing requests must be made via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil , and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil by Thursday , 13 OCTOBER 2026, 8:00 AM EST.
Cybersecurity Compliance Requirement (CMMC Level 1):For purposes of technically acceptability, the Offeror shall submit documentation verifying an active CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). If the Offeror does not possess an active SPRS entry at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror will not be deemed technically acceptable.
Basis for Award
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation 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 purchase order without discussion.
Evaluation Factors:
- Technical: Quotes must reflect the required specifications and the exact brand specified in the Statement of Work.
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling.
Questions and Clarifications
Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 29 September 2026. All answers will be provided by 15 October, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Quote packages are due by 22 October, 2026, at 08:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil and must contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of Contact (including name, email address, and phone number); and
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
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