Payload Tubes
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 (NSWC) Crane is soliciting quotations for Payload Tubes under solicitation number N00164-26-Q-0070. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of various payload tube configurations. Quotations are due by April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
NSWC Crane requires Payload Tubes, including a base quantity and multiple option line items. The requirements, as updated by Amendment 0001, are:
- Base Requirement (CLIN 0002AA): 770 units of Payload Tubes, Part Number DEV25051-002. Delivery is required by June 1, 2026.
- Option Requirements:
- Option Line Item 0001AA: 500 units of Payload Tubes, Part Number DEV25053.
- Option Line Item 0002AB: 630 units of Payload Tubes, Part Number DEV25051-002.
- Option Line Item 0002AC: 630 units of Payload Tubes, Part Number DEV25051-002. Deliveries for option items are required within 4 weeks from the date the option is exercised. All items require the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supervision, and transportation, FOB Destination, Crane, IN 47522. Accelerated deliveries will be accepted at no additional cost.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Number: N00164-26-Q-0070
- Issue Date: April 1, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN 47522
- Key Requirements:
- CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) is required for award.
- Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive controlled attachments.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made pursuant to FAR Part 13 procedures. The Government intends to evaluate based on technical acceptance (Technical Approach and Delivery) first, then price. The Government reserves the right to award without clarification but may conduct clarifications. Offers shall be e-mailed to trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil. A responsive quote requires a signed, dated, and filled-out SF-18 form, with all pricing entered on each CLIN and delivery confirmed per the SF-18 delivery schedule. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.