Chemical Testing
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 Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract for Chemical Testing. The intended awardee is Indiana University, as this is a continuation of an existing study and report. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Chemical Test services, continuing an existing study and report. The specific nature of the chemical testing is not detailed beyond this general description.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Indiana University
- Product/Service Code: R410 (Support Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development)
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
- Response Due: May 12, 2026
- Published: April 28, 2026
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by the due date.
- Submission: Written responses must reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D550000/E550000-0083.
- Content: Provide a clear and concise capability statement demonstrating the ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
- Email: Submit responses to virginia.j.dennison.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Entities registering or updating SAM must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator. It is recommended that interested parties proactively maintain an "Active" SAM registration, as the government cannot award to an entity without one.