Hydraulic Press
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00174-25-RFPREQ-10-0113
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20640, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division is seeking to procure a specialized explosion-proof hydraulic press designed for pressing explosive chargers in hazardous environments. The press must meet stringent safety specifications including NAICS 7, NEMA 9, and NEMA 4X ratings for electrical equipment, with dual control stations certified for Class I and Class II hazardous locations. Key technical requirements include a 0.5 to 42-ton capacity press with 7-inch cylinder stroke, variable ram speeds, programmable logic controller, load cells, data recording capabilities, and comprehensive safety interlocks along with a gravimetric feeder system for energetic powders. The solicitation will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with technical capability and price as the primary evaluation factors. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 7, 2025, with responses provided by July 10, 2025, and quote packages due by July 21, 2025.
This procurement operates under full and open competition with no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors meeting the NAICS 333998 business size standard of 700 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, though no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed. The contractor must provide installation services, training for 8 personnel over three days, comprehensive documentation, and warranty coverage as part of the deliverables. Performance will take place in Pisgah, Maryland, with the press being installed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division facility. No incumbent contractors or previous suppliers are identified in the solicitation documents.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies 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: Hydraulic Press. This solicitation will be competed as Full and Open Competition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Proposals (RFP) no. N0017425Q1012. The NAICS code is 333998 and the business size standard is 700 (# of employees). The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFP incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-07 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251701.
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). The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with bidders. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.
The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Product and Commercial Services, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, all apply to this acquisition. Responses received to this RFQ will be evaluated on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Each quotation will be evaluated in strict conformity with the evaluation factors, utilizing written critiques. The evaluation will be based upon the capabilities demonstrated by the prospective contractor in relation to the needs of the project as set forth in the RFQ.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations (in order of importance):
Factors:
- Technical Capability: Quotes submitted shall address all requirements/qualified parts included in the RFQ and SOW. The Offerors must provide verification or certification addressing the tonnage capacity in regard to the statement below:
-
- The Offerors shall provide an explanation specifically addressing the machine’s tonnage in whether it can exceed the 0.5 (minimum) up to 42 tons (maximum), in either direction. The Offeror shall provide an explanation for this technical advantage.
(2) Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs. Additionally, provide any relevant certifications or qualifications that demonstrate your ability to fulfill the requirements.
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to melissa.l.buchanan4.civ@us.navy.mil, by Monday, July 7th, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. All responses will be provided at COB on Thursday, July 10th, 2025.
Quote packages are due by Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, 04:00 PM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to melissa.l.buchanan4.civ@us.navy.mil, and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
1. On company letterhead
2. Official Company Name;
3. Lead time for the items
4. Point of contact including name and phone number
5. DUNS number and Cage Code
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies 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: Hydraulic Press. This solicitation will be competed as Full and Open Competition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested under Request for Proposals (RFP) no. N0017425Q1012. The NAICS code is 333998 and the business size standard is 700 (# of employees). The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFP incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-07 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251701.
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). The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with bidders. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.
The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Product and Commercial Services, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, all apply to this acquisition. Responses received to this RFQ will be evaluated on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Each quotation will be evaluated in strict conformity with the evaluation factors, utilizing written critiques. The evaluation will be based upon the capabilities demonstrated by the prospective contractor in relation to the needs of the project as set forth in the RFQ.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations (in order of importance):
Factors:
- Technical Capability: Quotes submitted shall address all requirements/qualified parts included in the RFQ and SOW. The Offerors must provide verification or certification addressing the tonnage capacity in regard to the statement below:
-
- The Offerors shall provide an explanation specifically addressing the machine’s tonnage in whether it can exceed the 0.5 (minimum) up to 42 tons (maximum), in either direction. The Offeror shall provide an explanation for this technical advantage.
(2) Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs. Additionally, provide any relevant certifications or qualifications that demonstrate your ability to fulfill the requirements.
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to melissa.l.buchanan4.civ@us.navy.mil, by Monday, July 7th, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. All responses will be provided at COB on Thursday, July10th 2025.
Quote packages are due by Monday, July 21st, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to melissa.l.buchanan4.civ@us.navy.mil, and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
1. On company letterhead
2. Official Company Name;
3. Lead time for the items
4. Point of contact including name and phone number
5. DUNS number and Cage Code
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Press - SOW_FINAL_without building numbers.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Press | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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