PDS Containers
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 (NSWC) Corona Division is soliciting for PDS Containers (Product Service Code 8140) to support its facility in Seal Beach, CA. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract opportunity. While the Government intends to award a sole-source contract to JD Packaging Group, all responsible sources are invited to submit quotations. This is not a small business set-aside. Quotes are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for specific PDS components and barrier bags, including various Transmission Lines (W3, W4, W5), Aft Closure, Aft Shell, Nose, and Antenna Assemblies, IFD Nut Connectors, and barrier bags (MIL-PRF-22191, Type I) and foam (MIL-PRF-26514). The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines stringent Quality Assurance (QA) and packaging requirements. Vendors must meet with the Government before production, provide comprehensive QA documentation for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), and adhere to specific acceptance criteria for materials and wooden containers, including heat treatment and ISPM 15 certification for Wood Packaging Material (WPM).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside
- Product Service Code: 8140 (Ammunition And Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages And Special Containers)
- Place of Performance: Seal Beach, CA 90740, United States
- Delivery: FOB Destination
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 31, 2026
- Submission Method: Electronically (PDF or MS Word format) to the email address provided in the posting.
- Requirement: This is an "all-or-none" requirement; partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to a single responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and is most advantageous to the Government based on criteria in sections L and M.
- Note: The Government intends to use other than full and open competition for a sole-source award to JD Packaging Group. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
Additional Notes
Contractors are exempt from State and Local Government tax. Vendors may be required to meet with the Government to discuss expectations, reside within 35 miles of the delivery location for site visits, and provide photo/video evidence of manufacturing processes upon request.