Hexanitrostilbene
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N001742Q1089
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325180 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6810 Chemicals
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About this opportunity
Naval Sea Systems Command, acting through Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, is soliciting quotes for Hexanitrostilbene (HNS) explosives under RFQ N0017426Q1089, with quotes due July 22. This is a brand-name mandatory requirement competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a firm-fixed-price purchase order.
Place of performance and delivery is NSWC IHD's Explosive Scales Facility at Building 1104, 5021 Safe Haven Way, Indian Head, Maryland. The procurement requires delivery of 10 kilograms of HNS Type I, Grade A (Eurenco NSE 812) and 20 kilograms of HNS Type II, Grade A (Eurenco NSE 829) manufactured to WS 5003 REV F specifications, with estimated delivery by November 30. The contractor bears responsibility for fabrication, testing, packaging, and delivery, including full compliance with hazardous materials transportation requirements under 49 CFR Parts 171–180.
The NAICS code is 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 or fewer employees. This procurement is designated a DO-rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The Government will evaluate all timely, conforming quotes on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis without discussion. Technical evaluation requires that quotes reflect the specified brand and exact specifications; price evaluation includes all applicable costs, shipping, and handling. Deliverables include a Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Compliance, Safety Data Sheet, and certification of compliance with ISO 9001, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-1168. Payment is processed through Wide Area WorkFlow.
Notice text
General Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.201, 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 Hexanitrostilbene (HNS). This solicitation will be competed as a brand-name mandatory requirement.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) N0017426Q1089. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325180 and the associated small business size standard is 1,000 or fewer 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.
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 deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil no later than June 30, 2026. All answers will be provided by July 7, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Quote packages are due by July 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to deanna.l.wilson27.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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0017426Q1089.pdf |
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