N0018925Q0225 Thermal Vacuum Chamber
ID: N0018925Q0225Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (6636)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f1c8de4b01294e718aa56048ada7d5f3/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 28, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, exclusively set aside for small businesses. This procurement includes a new cylindrical vacuum chamber, a cold plate, a turbomolecular pump system, a cryopump system, three gate valves, and one year of warranty and technical support, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 28, 2025, and vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to ensure their eligibility. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Claudette Jones at claudette.j.jones.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 757-758-0689.

Point(s) of Contact
Claudette Jones
(757) 758-0689
claudette.j.jones.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
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Combined Synopsis .pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The United States Naval Academy is soliciting offers from small businesses for a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, with a full firm-fixed-price acquisition under NAICS code 334513. The solicitation, designated as Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N0018925Q0225, requires bids to include a brand new cylindrical vacuum chamber, associated equipment, and a one-year warranty and technical support. To be considered, businesses must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with all outlined provisions, including federal acquisition regulations regarding proposals and clauses. The quote submission deadline is on 21 April 2025, with questions accepted until 14 April 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications and price, with emphasis on favorable terms from bidders. The completed quotes must be submitted electronically to ensure eligibility. This procurement aims to strengthen small business participation in defense-related products and services, fostering local economic development while ensuring technical compliance and budget adherence.
Combined Synopsis Amendment 0001.pdf
Apr 21, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The file outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Thermal Vacuum Chamber solicited exclusively for small businesses by the United States Naval Academy. This RFQ follows federal regulations and is structured to facilitate a firm-fixed-price purchase order under NAICS code 334513, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The requirements specify a new cylindrical vacuum chamber, a cold plate, a turbomolecular pump system, a cryopump system, three gate valves, and one year of warranty and technical support. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance and price, with the added stipulation that only quotes meeting all minimum specifications will be considered acceptable. A crucial requirement is the prohibition of refurbished items, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for their proposals to be valid. This solicitation emphasizes the government’s commitment to supporting small businesses while ensuring strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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