Procuring Dibutyl Sebacate DBS
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 Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), under the Department of the Navy, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Dibutyl Sebacate (DBS). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ no. N0017426Q1025) is for the procurement of Dibutyl Sebacate (DBS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- NAICS: 325199 (All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quote Ceiling: Quotes are NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).
- Quote Due: February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 17, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Evaluation Factors (in order of importance):
- Technical: Quotes must address all requirements in the RFQ and Statement of Work (SOW).
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs and not exceed $350,000.00.
Submission Requirements
Quote packages must be sent to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date. Late quotes will not be considered. A cover sheet must be included, providing:
- Official Company Name
- Point of contact (name, email, phone number)
- DUNS number and Cage Code
Point of Contact
Latrice Whitfield, latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil