MULTISORB or AGM Brand Name Desiccant Moisture Absorption Material - Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
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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 Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) purchase order with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions for MULTISORB or AGM brand desiccant moisture absorption material. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of two-inch round desiccant moisture absorption material. Specifically, the requirement is for either MULTISORB Technologies Incorporated Part Number (P/N) 02-0062BG01 or AGM Container Controls P/N 645050. No substitutions are allowed, as these are the only two approved sources within the technical governing drawing. Deviating from these part numbers would lead to non-compliance and extensive, unallowable costs for redesign and requalification. Shipping must be included in the unit price, and offerors must provide lead time with their quote.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) provisions.
- Period of Performance: Five years, consisting of five anticipated one-year ordering periods.
- Minimum Guarantee: 200 Units.
- Contract Ceiling: Based on pricing for 1600 units.
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Published Date: March 4, 2026.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325180 (Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees.
- Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Method: The Government will calculate a total evaluated price by determining an average unit price based on the offeror's quoted unit pricing across various quantity ranges and ordering years. Past performance information, including negative data from the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), will also be considered.
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Hannah.l.Murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
The contract includes standard FAR and DFARS clauses relevant to commercial items, small business set-asides, order limitations, and safeguarding covered defense information. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) or Government Purchase Card, with a maximum 4% surcharge for credit card payments.