Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle and Accessories

SOL #: N0017426Q1030Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION
INDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, United States

Place of Performance

Indian Head, MD

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment (2090)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 25, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), a component of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and associated accessories. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

NSWC IHD requires a Videoray Defender ROV with specific accessories, including a Mission Specialist Workhorse Comptroller, Greensea Defender EOD Workspace, Navigation Package, M750D Oculus Sonar, Rotating Manipulator Kit, HD Rear Facing Camera, various cables, an Extended Capacity Tether Development System, performance neutral tethers (984ft/300m and 328ft/100m), thruster kits, maintenance kits, propellers, float shields, and tool kits. Variations to the specified ROV configuration will not be accepted. Delivery is required no later than 9 weeks from award to Indian Head, MD 20640. The contractor must provide customer service support and a 1-year industry standard warranty for defective or damaged parts.

Contract Details

  • Solicitation Number: N0017426Q1030
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 334511 (Size Standard: 1,350 employees)
  • Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
  • Maximum Quote Value: Not to exceed $350,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
  • Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD 20640

Evaluation Factors

Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The evaluation factors, in order of importance, are:

  1. Technical: Quotes must address all requirements and qualified parts specified in the RFQ and Statement of Work (SOW).
  2. Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs and not exceed $350,000.00. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if deemed necessary.

Submission Requirements & Key Dates

  • Questions Due: March 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
  • Quotes Due: March 27, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
  • Submission Email: barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Quote Package: Must include a cover sheet providing the Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name and phone number), DUNS number, and CAGE Code. Applicable clauses in the RFQ must be filled in.
  • Point of Contact: Barbara Grinder (barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil)

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Points of Contact

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 25, 2026
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