Zarges Cases
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00164-26-Q-0048
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is procuring Zarges metal-constructed cases through solicitation N00164-26-Q-0048 issued February 5, 2026. The procurement includes five base line items for specialized shipping and storage containers: 13 units of part number 6102581, 21 units of part 6102582 (with IP65 and locking spring latches), 13 units of part 6102583 (with IP65), 8 units of part 6102586 (with webbing and lifting straps), and 26 units of part 6102607 (with logo badge removal capability). This is a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1, as Zarges Inc. is identified as the only manufacturer of all-metal constructed cases approved for submarine applications under the Submarine Material Certification List (SMCL). All responsible sources may submit capability statements for government consideration, though the decision to proceed with sole-source or competitive procurement remains at the government's discretion. The offer due date is February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and all prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
This solicitation contains no set-aside designations despite conflicting information in the government file summary. Zarges Inc. is the identified sole-source contractor for this requirement. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with a 6-week lead time for delivery, with six additional option line items exercisable within 12 months from the award date, covering the same product numbers in larger quantities totaling 47, 63, 97, 16, and 92 units respectively. All supplies will be delivered to NSWC Crane located at 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana 47522-5001, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the government facility by designated WAWF acceptors. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using invoice and receiving report documentation, with the Procuring Contracting Officer Amy Haworth (812-381-7193) and Technical Point of Contact Austin Jolivette (812-854-6691) available for inquiries.
Notice text
N00164-26-Q-0048 – SOLE SOURCE –ZARGES CASES– FSC 8145- NAICS 332439
ISSUE DATE 05 FEB 2026 – CLOSING DATE 12 FEB 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a quantity of thirteen (13) of part number 6102581 Zarges case, a quantity of twenty-one (21) of part 6102582 Zarges case, a quantity of thirteen (13) of part number 6102583 Zarges case, a quantity of eight (8) of part number 6102586, and a quantity of twenty-six (26) of part number 6102607 and options.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Zarges Inc., under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Zarges Inc. is the only manufacturer of all metal constructed cases listed on letters of approval for sub carry on The Submarine Material Certification List (SMCL). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0048 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to Alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before ___12 FEB 2026, 12:00 PM____ EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0048.pdf |
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