Small Business Set Aside for Hottinger Bruel Brand Exciter per attachments
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 is soliciting quotes for a Hottinger Bruel Brand Exciter (Shaker). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The government has a specific need for the Hottinger Bruel brand due to its certified use in the intended system, aiming to avoid project delays and unplanned costs. Quotes are due by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a Hottinger Bruel Brand Exciter (Shaker). The Brand Name Justification (C10 Redacted BNJ.pdf) specifies that this particular brand is required due to technical certification and to prevent project delays and increased costs associated with alternative brands. The acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a firm fixed-price contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6110 (Electrical Control Equipment)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 11 AM Central Time
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on the best value to the government, considering:
- Price
- Delivery
- Quality
- Past Performance (including Supplier Performance Risk System - SPRS)
Submission Requirements & Key Instructions
- Quotes must be emailed to kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quotes must be on company letterhead with full specifications.
- Include CAGE code and lead time on the quote.
- Be able to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Terms are NET 30 Days.
- If shipping is not included in the price, provide a separate line item for shipping.
- The Government will not pay for tariffs; quotes including tariffs will not be evaluated.
- Late, partial, or incomplete quotes will not be accepted.
- Review all attached documents, especially "C07. Clauses-Supply.pdf" for detailed contract clauses (FAR/DFARS), payment instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Relevant Documents
- C07. Clauses-Supply.pdf: Outlines critical contract clauses (FOB terms, WAWF payment, FAR/DFARS clauses), representations, certifications, instructions to offerors, and evaluation factors for award (best value, SPRS, price, delivery).
- C10 Redacted BNJ.pdf: Provides the Brand Name Justification for the Hottinger Bruel Small Vibration Exciter, emphasizing its certified use and the avoidance of project delays and costs with this specific brand.