Custom Cases
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting quotations for 50 custom Pelican cases manufactured by Orlando Products, Inc. This is a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.103-1(b) due to specific form, fit, and function requirements. The opportunity is unrestricted, and award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotations are due by April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCDD requires a total of 50 "CASE AND INSERT" items, specifically Orlando Products, Inc. custom Pelican cases. The requirement includes:
- 10 units of N-041-025 - CASE AND INSERT
- 20 units of N-041-026 - CASE AND INSERT
- 10 units of N-041-024 - CASE AND INSERT
- 10 units of N-041-027 - CASE AND INSERT These cases are critical for an existing mission, and no alternative products have been approved. All costs, including shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA, must be included in the quoted price.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source under FAR 6.103-1(b))
- NAICS Code: 339999 (Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Quotations Due: April 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Anticipated Award: By May 25, 2026
- Delivery: Within 5 weeks from the date of award for each line item.
- Place of Performance: Dahlgren, VA 22448
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a quotation in response to Solicitation N0017826Q6718. Key submission requirements include:
- Documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the offeror is an authorized reseller or distributor. Quotations without this may not be considered.
- Completion of blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF 1449 form.
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is mandatory for award eligibility.
- Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors are encouraged to provide published or historical pricing data.
Contact Information
- Primary POC: Sharon Lathroum (sharon.lathroum@navy.mil)
- Questions: Submit via email to Sharon.a.lathroum.civ@navy.mil, referencing N0017826Q6718 in the subject line, prior to the RFQ closing.