NSWCCD Salt Fog Corrosion Test Chambers

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

General Information:

• Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
• Solicitation Number: N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0102
• PR Number: 1301374851
• Posted Date: 25 June 2026
• Response Date: 06 Jul 2026
• Classification Code: 6635 (Physical Properties Testing Equipment)
• NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside

1.0 Background & Authority
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the streamlined commercial procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as amended by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0102 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through the current RFO baseline.

This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for three (3) Salt Fog Corrosion Test Chambers on a "Brand Name or Equal" basis to the Auto Technology Company (Model 21 and Model 22).

2.0 Line Items - See attached minimum specifications

3.0 Description of Requirements & Delivery

• Technical Specifications: Please see the attached "Minimum Requirements Salt Fog Test Chamber.docx" for full technical specifications, salient characteristics, and utility requirements (e.g., 240V/3-Phase power, ASTM D1193 Type 4 DI Water).
• Delivery Information: FOB Destination In accordance with FAR 52.247-34.
• Offers submitted on an F.O.B. basis other than that specified in the solicitation shall be rejected as unacceptable.

• Delivery location is

9500 MacArthur Boulevard

West Bethesda, Maryland 20817-5700

4.0 Evaluation Factors for Award
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) delivery order to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous and represents the best overall value to the Government, price and past performance considered. The evaluation will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

• Factor A — Technical Acceptability: All quotations will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis to determine if the proposed equipment clearly meets the technical specifications outlined in the Salient Characteristics and attached Minimum Requirements document.
• Factor B — Past Performance: The Government reserves the right to evaluate past performance information prior to award using SPRS or other data sources. A neutral past performance rating will be assigned if no relevant past performance information is available.
• Factor C — Price: The price of all technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness.

5.0 Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted via email to Michael S. Brodie at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the response date and time listed above.

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation as well as clearly identify the item by:

Brand name, if any; and

Make or model number;

Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

Quotes must include pricing, commercial technical datasheets, and estimated lead time/delivery. In accordance with overhauled FAR Part 4, Quoters are not required to submit individual representations and certifications with their quote; however, Quoters must have an active, fully completed profile in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission. Please include your SAM.gov UEI and CAGE code on your quote document.

6.0 Provisions and Clauses (RFO-Compliant)
The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference or full text under the overhauled FAR guidelines:

• FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management
• FAR 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance
• FAR 52.204-16 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
• FAR 52.204-18 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
• FAR 52.211-6 – Brand Name or Equal
• FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
• FAR 52.212-4 – Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
• FAR 52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
• 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination
• DFARS 252.203-7002 – Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
• DFARS 252.204-7003 – Control of Government Personnel Work Product
• DFARS 252.204-7012 – Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
• DFARS 252.204-7015 – Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
• DFARS 252.225-7001 – Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
• DFARS 252.225-7048 – Export-Controlled Items
• DFARS 252.232-7003 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
• DFARS 252.232-7006 – Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
• DFARS 252.244-7000 – Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services