# SAM #N6278927Q0003 Urgent dry-ice cleaning and inspection of submarine forward ventilation **Buyer:** NAVSEA SUPSHIP Groton **Posted:** November 04, 2026 **Respond By:** November 14, 2026 **Identifier:** N6278927Q0003 **NAICS:** 811310, 336611, 488390 The Department of the Navy is seeking urgent dry-ice cleaning and inspection of forward ventilation sections aboard a Virginia-class submarine. - **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of the Navy; Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), including the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Groton (SUPSHIP Groton), and Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF). The solicitation names Andrea Cook. - **Requirement:** Inspect and clean ventilation connected to the No. 2 Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP), covering sections A1–A19 and A28, associated ducting, fans, cleanouts, and connections. Work is to follow NAVSEA-approved procedures and take place at a pier at the Submarine Base in New London, Connecticut. - **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM, manufacturer, or contractor vendor is named. - **Solicitation line items:** - CLIN 0001 — Labor for inspection and cleaning; quantity 1. - CLIN 0002 — Equipment, materials, and consumables, including PPE, cleaning agents, and disposal costs; quantity 1. - CLIN 0003 — Travel expenses; quantity 1. - **Key requirements:** Contractor supplies labor, equipment, materials, consumables, and travel. Personnel must be U.S. citizens with valid DoD Secret clearances. Continuous CO₂/O₂ monitoring is required during dry-ice cleaning, with specified stop-work thresholds; the notice also identifies CMMC requirements. - **Performance:** Scheduled for approximately two weeks in late 2026. ### Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.2, effective 1 February 2026, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation whereby quotations are being requested. This solicitation is intended to result in the issuance of a singular firm fixed price award.

Solicitation Number N62789-27-Q-0003 is issued as an urgent request for quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC-2026-01 with an effective date of 13 March 2026.

NAICS Code: 336611, size standard: 1,300

Each vendor must submit proof of their NAVSEA approved ventilation cleaning procedure in order to be considered for this award. Failure to have a NAVSEA approved cleaning process will result in immediate disqualification. See statement of work paragraph 3.1.

Each person accessing the workspace, onboard a Virginia Class Submarine, must currently hold a valid secret security clearance. Failure to hold a valid secret security clearance will result in immediate disqualification. See statement of work paragraph 3.8.

Each vendor must also be CMMC Level 1; Self Certified within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Supplier Performance Risk System Module. Additional details and registration instructions are contained in the Solicitation.

CLIN 0001: Labor. Vendor shall complete inspection and cleaning of the ventilation system tied to the ships galley and the number two electrostatic participator (ESP) in accordance with the enclosed statement of work. Vendor to state number of people, their relative job title(s) and estimated timeline for completing these efforts.

CLIN 0002: Equipment/Material. Equipment/Material including consumable related costs (PPE, cleaning agents, disposal costs etc.) associated with this statement of work. Vendor shall clearly list and describe any and all equipment costs and/or material/consumable expenses to be incurred.

CLIN 0003: Travel. Travel related costs associated with the vendor completing this statement of work. Vendor shall clearly list and describe the number of people traveling along with their relative travel expenses to be incurred (lodging, meals/incidentals, mileage/flight expenses etc).

TAKE NOTE OF REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY TO THE FACILITY PER PARAGRAPH 4.0 “ACCESS REQUIREMENTS” IN SECTON C OF THE SOLICITATION

Quotes are due prior to 5:00PM EST, 13 November 2027.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

The Government will evaluate the total offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all line items.  Evaluation of all line items will not obligate the Government to award all line items.  The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors.  However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The Government reserves the right to award one line, all line items or any combination thereof.  If multiple line items are awarded, costs/prices for each line item will be totaled and award amount will be based on that total.

Award will be given to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.  Offerors must satisfy the requirements described in the performance criteria, as well as other RFQ requirements. Offers that take exception to any performance criteria are unacceptable. To be considered technically acceptable, offers must adhere to the requirements described within the statement of work. See attached statement of work for more details.

Offers should be submitted via electronic commerce.  The electronic address for receipt of offers is:  andrea.a.cook.civ@us.navy.mil and stephanie.l.neale.civ@us.navy.mil.  Offerors should identify the RFQ number in the Subject Line of the email.  Offerors are advised to submit electronic documents early and confirm successful transmission/receipt.

The System for Award Management (SAM) is a government-maintained database of companies wanting to do business with the Government.  A firm must register and be active in SAM to receive a Federal Award.  Register at:  https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.

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