26-SIMACQ-E60-0006-Sources Sought with DOD Safe_7162026.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

WITH

FIRST ARTICLE TESTING (FAT) REQUIREMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Document Type: Sources Sought Solicitation Number: N6339426Q4057 Published Date: 07/16/2026 Response Date: 07/24/2026 Product or Service Code: 5307 NAICS Code: 332722 Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Method of Issue: Full and Open Competition Set Aside: TBD Contracting Officer (KO): Andrew Williams, james.a.williams762.civ@us.navy.mil Contract Specialist (CS): Jorge Ortiz, jorge.u.ortiz.civ@us.navy.mil

DESCRIPTION:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) issues this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify interested parties for this requirement. This Sources Sought Notice is focused on identifying capabilities in the marketplace and resources to support this requirement, as well as obtaining related technical information for the procurement of the items listed below.

NSWC PHD requires the manufacture and delivery of the following items. These items must be manufactured in strict accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and the associated technical drawings.

1. First Article Testing (FAT) Part Number: 2890608 Description: Rev D Stud Flange (Per SOW & Drawing) Quantity: 02

2. Production Units Part Number: 2890608-2 Description: Rev D Stud Flange (Per SOW & Drawing) Quantity: 184

3. Shipping charges if applicable.

INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY:

Requested Information: NSWC PHD requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this Sources Sought:

a) Company Profile: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).

b) Point of Contact: Response POC name, Title, Telephone Number, Email Address, and

Website URL.

c) Capability Statement: Tailored information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to provide the items described above.

d) Business Profile: Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership for the Company.

e) Pricing Estimate: A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price estimate to provide the items in the quantity described above

f) Industry Feedback: Questions and comments regarding the feasibility or challenges for providing the items described above

Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government.

Evaluation of Information:

The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice.

Instructions for Requesting Restricted Drawings (CUI / Distribution Statement F):

1. Overview: This Sources Sought includes technical data, specifications, or attachments that are designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and carry a Distribution Statement F. Distribution Statement F dictate that further dissemination is restricted and may only be made as directed by the NATO SEASPARROW Project Office or Higher DOD Authority. Therefore, these documents are not available for public download and will only be provided to prospective offerors who meet specific security and certification requirements.

2. Prerequisite for Access: To receive the restricted material, prospective offerors must possess and demonstrate the following:

a. An active Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

b. An active and approved DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data

Agreement, verified via the Joint Certification Program (JCP). See https://www.dla.mil/logistics-operations/services/joint-certification-program/ for additional information.

c. Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) and the capability to securely receive and store CUI.

3. Procedures to Request Access: Prospective offerors who wish to access the Distribution F materials must submit a formal, written request to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist via email (see General Information). The request must include the following:

a. Email Subject Line: "Request for Access to CUI/Dist. F Material – Sources Sought Notice ID: 26-SIMACQ-E60-0006 N6339426Q4057

b. Body of the Email:

i. Company Name and Address.

ii. Company CAGE Code and UEI.

iii. Point of Contact (POC): Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.

(Note: The email address provided must belong to the individual authorized as the Data Custodian on the DD Form 2345).

iv. Statement of Intent: A brief statement confirming the company's intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor for this solicitation.

c. Email Attachments: Company’s approved DD Form 2345.

4. Approval and Secure Transmission: Upon receipt of the request, the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist will verify the offeror's credentials.

a. No Guaranteed Access: Approval is not guaranteed. The controlling office reserves the right to deny access based on mission security requirements.

b. Secure Delivery: If approved, the requested materials will be transmitted to the verified POC (i.e. Data Custodian on the DD Form 2345) via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) application. Under no circumstances will materials be transmitted via standard, unencrypted email.

5. Data Safeguarding and Disposition

a. CUI Safeguarding: Offerors are reminded that the materials provided are CUI and must be safeguarded in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.48 and applicable DFARS clauses.

b. No Subcontractor Distribution: Prime contractors shall not disseminate Distribution F material to subcontractors or third parties without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer and the NATO SEASPARROW Project Office.

c. Destruction Requirements: Following the submission of capability statements, or if a prospective offeror chooses not to submit a response, all copies of the Distribution F material (digital and physical) must be properly destroyed in accordance with CUI destruction guidelines, and a certificate of destruction must be provided to the Contracting Officer upon request.

Submission Instructions:

• Deadline: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture the items listed above must submit their response no later than 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on 07/24/2026.

• Submission Method: All responses and questions concerning this opportunity must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer (Note: If a respondent wishes to submit their capability statement securely via DoD SAFE, they must email the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at least two business days prior to the deadline to request a secure drop-off link).

• Format Requirements: Responses must be in formats compatible with Microsoft Office or Portable Document Format (PDF).

• Acknowledge and Retain: The Government will acknowledge receipt of submissions.

Responses will not be returned. Following the review of submissions, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of the information provided.

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Distribution Statement F drawings/materials shall not be transmitted via standard, unencrypted email. If your response or capability statement requires the transmission of restricted technical data, it must be delivered strictly via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) application.

Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to this Sources Sought Notice to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities.

Funding Disclaimer: There is no solicitation at the current time and NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Quote or a Request for Proposal and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking.

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