The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | N6426727Q4004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Surface Warfare Center |
| Where | Norco, California |
| Posted | November 6, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 13, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company |
| Industry | IT, software & telecom (NAICS 334516) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Vanessa Macias · vanessa.w.macias.civ@us.navy.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026. The provisions at 52.212-1, 52.212-3 and the clauses at 52.212-4, 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition; no addenda are attached. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division intends to use other than full and open competition to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Toptica Photonics, Inc. This is an all-or-none requirement and partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive and will not be evaluated. The…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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