Top Cap, Foam, Bottom Cap, Foam, Drums, Metal
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) is soliciting quotes for Top Cap, Foam, Bottom Cap, Foam, and Metal Drums via a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. This requirement supports the MK77 Mod 1 Gas Generator program. Quotes are due by June 30, 2026, 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacturing, inspection, testing, and delivery of foam caps (top and bottom) and metal drums, specifically "Mk 77 Drums and Foam Caps," according to NSWC IHD drawings and specifications. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to specific DON Technical Drawings (e.g., 6986756 Rev B, 6658809 Rev E), Military Specifications (MIL-DTL-6054 Rev G, MIL-A-24179 Rev A), and Commercial Item Description (A-A-59136).
- Quality Control: Maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality management system and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration.
- Testing: Includes First Article Testing (FAT) and product certification.
- Packaging: Specific packaging requirements to prevent damage, with limits per shipping container (15 drums, 40 foam caps).
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- NAICS: 332710 (500-employee size standard)
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside
- Delivery: 45 calendar days for most items; 90 calendar days from FAT approval for items requiring it.
- Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD 20640, United States.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Evaluation factors, in order of importance, are:
- Technical: Quotes must reflect required specifications and brand.
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping. The Government intends to award without discussions.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Technical Information: This procurement involves unclassified controlled technical information. Offerors must be Joint Certification Program (JCP) certified to receive the drawing package. Apply early for certification.
- Drawing Request: Email latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil with Name, Title, Company name/address, DUNS/CAGE, and E-mail address.
- Questions Due: June 19, 2026, to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quotes Due: June 30, 2026, 4:00 pm EST, to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quote Package: Must include a cover sheet with Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name, email, phone), DUNS, and CAGE Code.
- Payment: Electronic submission via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).