Acoustic Testing for the IM-272A/WDQ Air Particle Detector and isolation valves

What they want

• Design and install acoustic dampening on two IM-272A/WDQ units so they meet the noise requirement, without changing the unit's form, fit or function
• Run airborne and structure-borne noise tests on the two units after the dampening is installed
• Test four government-supplied pumps (two that meet the Navy spec and two that do not) for airborne and structure-borne noise
• Return the units with dampening tiles installed and send back all government property within 30 days after testing
• Write a detailed test report for each unit (CDRL A001) and a monthly government property status report (CDRL B001)
• Let the Government witness testing in person or remotely, with 30 days notice and a video and audio stream for at least ten people
• Option: EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) and electrical interface testing of two units using a government isolation valve controller and two valves

What they'll judge offers on

• Factor 1: Price (a price for every line item, checked for fairness and reasonableness)
• Factor 2: Technical Capability/Approach (acceptable or unacceptable against the Performance Work Statement)

What to include when you submit

• Quote on company letterhead
• Price every line item (base and option), rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with any shipping included in the price (no separate shipping line)
• Include CAGE code, FOB Destination, point of contact, GSA contract number if applicable, and business size
• Show clearly that you can meet all specifications and requirements
• Acknowledge receipt of the amendments before the due date
• The Government may ask for proof of price reasonableness such as paid invoices, sales history or price lists before award

You must have

• Small business only: this is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 541330 (size standard shown as $25.5 million) This procurement IS being set aside for small businesses.
• Quote must include a CAGE code, which means an active SAM.gov registration Cage Code
• Personnel with access to the classified (CONFIDENTIAL) APD Noise Limit Specification are needed to judge the airborne noise results, which points to a facility and staff security clearance (the DD254 security form was not readable) contractor’s personnel with access to the Air Particle Detector (APD) Noise Limit Specification.
• Must handle export-controlled technical data limited to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors Distribution authorized to US Government Agencies and their contractors;
• Must comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) clause; the required level is in a part of the text that was left out Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level

Current contractor

No incumbent is named. The earlier test procedures were written by Spectral Labs Incorporated (San Diego, CA) under contract N00167-19-C-0005, and one attachment is a DD254 security form titled 'dd254 spectral labs', which hints that Spectral Labs did earlier work on this equipment.

Not in the notice text

• The DD254 (security requirements form) came through with no readable text, so the required facility clearance level is not confirmed
• The classified APD Noise Limit Specification is not included, so the actual noise targets are unknown
• Part of the main solicitation file was left out (about 12,270 characters in the middle), including the end of the CMMC clause, so the CMMC level and other terms are unknown
• Parts of the EMC and electrical interface test procedures were left out
• The scanned inspection report document and the government property spreadsheet (Gfp_Attachment_V3) were not read
• No estimated value or budget is given
• The notice's place of performance field is blank; the work statement says the contractor's facility
• The notice says Amendment 0002 postponed the solicitation, but the amendment sets a new due date of 31 Oct 2026; the reason and any other changes are not stated
• Whether questions are still accepted after the 24 Sep 2026 cut-off is not stated