Network HW
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Network Hardware under Combined Synopsis/Solicitation N0017826Q6730. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for specific brand-name products, justified by the need for compatibility with existing equipment. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCDD intends to procure network hardware manufactured by several specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including Premier Conduit, Panduit Electrical, Abb Carlon, Chatsworth, Hubbell, Prysmian Group, and Brady Co. The requirement is for various Cat 6A patch cords, modules, panels, and related accessories, as detailed in the attached Requirements List. The use of these specific OEMs is critical to ensure interchangeability with existing equipment and software, preventing increased implementation time and delays to critical projects.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm Fixed-Price basis.
- NAICS Code: 335999.
- FSC/PSC Code: 6145 – Wire and Cable, Electrical.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
- Quotes Due: April 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST.
- Anticipated Award Date: April 15, 2026.
- Delivery: On or before May 15, 2026, to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. A critical requirement is for offerors to provide documentation from the OEM confirming their status as an authorized reseller or distributor of the brand-name item(s) quoted. Quotations submitted without such documentation may not be considered. All costs, including shipping, freight, tariffs, or duty charges to Dahlgren, VA, must be included in the quoted price. Offerors are encouraged to submit published or historical pricing data to support price analysis.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Amanda Marcella (amanda.m.marcella.civ@us.navy.mil) prior to the RFQ closing, referencing Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6730 in the subject line. Attachments include a Brand Name Justification, Requirements List, and SF1449 Solicitation.