The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking qualified vendors to provide a new 1500-gallon liquid nitrogen tank along with a 1/2 dual final line assembly. The procurement includes the purchase, delivery, installation, and operational confirmation of the tank, which must meet specific requirements such as ASME compliance, pressure specifications, and vacuum insulation warranty. This equipment is critical for various operational needs within the Navy, emphasizing the importance of stringent cybersecurity measures and adherence to safety standards during installation. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a maximum bid not to exceed $350,000. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Latrice Whitfield at latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil or Marlene Ridgell at marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.

Solicitation - N0017426Q1001.pdf

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) by NSWC Indian Head Division (N0017426Q1001) is for the purchase and installation of a new 1500-gallon liquid nitrogen tank and a 1/2 dual final line assembly. The RFQ specifies detailed requirements for the tank, including capacity, pressure, vacuum insulation warranty, ASME compliance, and specific components. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, and operational confirmation. This federal government RFP emphasizes stringent cybersecurity requirements, including System Security Plan (SSP) reviews, NIST 800-171 compliance (with specific controls like multi-factor authentication and least privilege), cyber incident response protocols, and cooperation with NCIS. Payment instructions are provided through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and the document outlines various FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract terms, small business considerations, and ethical conduct. Additionally, contractors must adhere to the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) safety and health standards when working on-site at NSF Indian Head.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for:**Purchase New Liquid Nitrogen Tank**. This solicitation will be competed as small business set aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. **N0017426Q1001.** The NAICS code is **333132** and the business size standard is 1250. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531.  
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.  
Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1.    Technical – Quotes submitted shall address all requirements included in the RFQ and SOW  
2.    Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs. Submitted quotes are NOT TO EXCEED 350,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).

Quote packages are due by **18 December 2025 3:00 PM EST (COB).** Late quotes will not be considered. Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil,  
marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil please contain a cover sheet that provides the following information

1.    Official Company Name;  
2.    Point of contact including email, name and phone number; and  
3.    DUNS number and Cage Code.  
The Points of Contact for this acquisition is

1. Marlene Ridgell, at marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil  
2. Latrice Whitfield, at latrice.t.whitfiled.civ@us.navy.mil

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