Forge Press

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Solicitation number
N0016725Q1071
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is procuring a 500-ton hydraulic forge press for their Rapid Applied Materials and Processing (RAMP) laboratory. The forge press must be capable of processing 500-pound steel ingots at temperatures up to 2200°F and include specifications such as a servo-hydraulic power system, 36-inch daylight, 48-inch bolster, and advanced control features including a color touchscreen and programmable recipe functionality. The contract will be awarded using Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria to the responsible quoter that represents the best value to the government. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM, with quote packages due by August 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM Noon. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract includes two line items: the forge press itself and installation/training services, with delivery scheduled for September 30, 2026. Performance will take place at the NSWCCD Memphis detachment site, where the contractor will be responsible for equipment delivery, installation, basic training, and providing a one-year warranty. The solicitation documents indicate an expected manufacturing lead time of up to one year, and the press will support research and development activities for processing various metallic alloys in temperatures ranging from 1600°F to 2200°F. Quote packages must include a cover sheet with the official company name, point of contact information, and CAGE code.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for forge press equipment.  The compliant material is available from small business vendors on the open market.  The NAICS code is 423830 and the business size is 500 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a small business set-aside basis.

The NSWCCD will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter that submits the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote in response to this solicitation that represent the best value to the Government. See 52.212-2- EVALUATION. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than July 18, 2025 at 7:30PM.  All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation. Quote packages are due no later than August 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM Noon.  Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quote packages should contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: 

a) Official Company Name;

b) Point of Contact including name and phone number;

c) Cage code

Update #1 ·

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for forge press equipment.  The compliant material is available from small business vendors on the open market.  The NAICS code is 423830 and the business size is 500 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a small business set-aside basis.

The NSWCCD will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter that submits the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote in response to this solicitation that represent the best value to the Government. See 52.212-2- EVALUATION. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than July 18, 2025 at 7:30PM.  All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation. Quote packages are due no later than July 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM Noon.  Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil.

Quote packages should contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: 

a) Official Company Name;

b) Point of Contact including name and phone number;

c) Cage code

Files

File Type Posted
GPE Post 0001.pdf PDF
Response to Industry Questions.docx DOCX document
N0016725Q10710001.pdf PDF
GPE Post.pdf PDF
N0016725Q1071.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Forge Press Award Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation

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