Establish a two year BPA for prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with and expected ordering period not to exceed two (2) years, that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to procurement of prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes that meet the specifications outlined below.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016726Q1067.  The NAICS code is 334419 and the business size standard is 750 Employees. 

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251110.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.  The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. 

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

1. Technical Capability/Approach – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.

2. Past Performance - The past performance evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in the Offeror’s ability to provide products and services that meet its customers’ needs based on a demonstrated record of performance.

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil by Apr 03, 2026, at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation. 

Quote packages are due by April 14, 2026, at 12pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered.  Quote packages shall be sent to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

1. Official Company Name.
2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
3. Cage Code number.
4. SAM UEI number

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Michael Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil