Pneumatic Fenders and Synthetic Chain

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0016725Q1160
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting quotations for pneumatic fenders and synthetic chain through Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0016725Q1160. The procurement seeks 700 feet of 5MT (11,000 lb) synthetic chain and 6 pneumatic sling-type fenders measuring 3.3 x 4.5 meters with 50 kpa pressure. This is a firm fixed price purchase order for commercial items to be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The government will conduct evaluation without discussions with quoters, assessing submissions on two primary factors: price (including all applicable costs) and technical capability (conformance to required specifications). The deadline for quotation submission is November 13, 2025, with questions regarding the solicitation due by November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, directed to steven.besanko@navy.mil. Note that items cannot be sourced from China or other prohibited countries.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the small business program, with the NAICS code 423860 and a business size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractors or current award information is identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the procurement involves tangible maritime equipment with a requested delivery date of October 1, 2025 to NAVSEA HQ in Washington, DC. The government will award the contract to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous considering price and technical factors. The place of performance is designated as Westlake, MD 20817, and the solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 12.6 and 13, along with applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-05.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for pneumatic fenders and synthetic chain that meets the specifications outlined below.  This solicitation is set aside for small business.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016725Q1160.  The NAICS code is 423860 and the business size standard is 500. 

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 2025-05 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20250825.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter 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 quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.  The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. 

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

  1. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.
  2. Technical –  Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ. Note: Items cannot be Chinese in origin. 

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to steven.besanko@navy.mil by 8/28/25 at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.  

Quote packages are due by 11/13/25 at 12pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered.  Quote packages shall be sent to steven.besanko@navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

  1. Official Company Name;
  2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
  3. Cage Code number.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Steven Besanko, at steven.besanko@navy.mil

Update #1 ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for pneumatic fenders and synthetic chain that meets the specifications outlined below.  This solicitation is set aside for small business.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016725Q1160.  The NAICS code is 423860 and the business size standard is 500. 

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 2025-05 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20250825.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter 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 quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.  The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. 

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

  1. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs.
  2. Technical –  Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to steven.besanko@navy.mil by 8/28/25 at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.  

Quote packages are due by 9/2/25 at 12pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered.  Quote packages shall be sent to steven.besanko@navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

  1. Official Company Name;
  2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
  3. Cage Code number.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Steven Besanko, at steven.besanko@navy.mil

Files

File Type Posted
Solicitation Amendment N0016725Q11600001 SF 30.pdf PDF
SF 1449 - N0016725Q1160.pdf PDF

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