Drying Ovens

This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number N0017426Q1104, is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to produce, deliver, and support the installation of two primary items: one Explosive Drying Oven and one Granulation Dryer, both of which must be explosion-proof and rated for Class 1 Division 1 Group D environments containing hazardous materials. The scope of work encompasses the manufacture of the drying equipment, the provision of process and instrumentation drawings, bills of materials, and operation manuals (under CDRL deliverables). Additionally, the contractor is required to provide on-site training for government personnel within one to two weeks of system delivery and supply calibration certificates adhering to ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO 17025 standards. Key technical requirements include digital controls with Ethernet/IP remote monitoring capabilities, precise temperature tolerances, and integrated physical/logical alarms. Because the contract requires handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and accessing military networks, the contractor must comply with enhanced cybersecurity controls under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, including multi-factor authentication, least privilege restrictions, and cyber incident reporting. The procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, with inspect-and-accept at destination. Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by August 19, 2026, at NSWC Indian Head in Maryland. Offerors must submit their quotations through the designated Procuring Contracting Officer, Marlene Ridgell, and Contract Specialist, Latrice Whitfield.