RFI VLT Housing.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

For: VLT PROTECTIVE HOUSING, P/N 7322031

Date of Issuance: February 4, 2026

Response Due Date: February 10, 2026

1.0 Purpose

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) McAlester Detachment is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of manufacturing and delivering Qty. 400 each of Protective Housing, Part Number (P/N) 7322031.

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

2.0 Background

The Protective Housing (P/N 7322031) is a critical component used within the PMA 280 Tomahawk Program. The item is manufactured according to Drawing #7322031. All materials, manufacturing processes, and final products must be fully compatible with existing Government equipment and systems.

3.0 Summary of Requirements

Vendors must have the capability to produce the item in accordance with all specifications. Key requirements include:

• Part Name: HOUSING, PROTECTIVE

• Part Number: 7322031

• Quantity: 400

• Material: 17-4 PH CRES BAR

• Required Processes and Specifications:

• Penetrant Inspection: Per ASTM E1417

• General Inspection: Per MIL-STD-1907, Grade C

• Heat Treatment: Age Harden to H1150 Condition per MIL-H-6875, Class D

• Passivation: Per ASTM A380

• Part Marking: Stencil "53711-7322031" per MIL-STD-130

• Certification: A Certificate of Conformance (CoC) or similar receipt is required to certify that all drawing and process requirements were completed and met.

• Delivery Location:

• Naval Surface Warfare Center McAlester Detachment

• 1 C Tree Rd, Building 1041

• McAlester, OK 74501

4.0 Information Requested from Responders

Interested parties are requested to provide a response that addresses the following:

1. Company Information: Please provide your company name, address, CAGE code, business size/socio-economic status, and a primary point of contact (name, title, email, phone number).

2. Capability Statement: A summary of your company’s capability to manufacture this part (P/N 7322031) in accordance with the specifications listed in Section 3.0.

3. Access to Technical Data: The Government does not own the complete technical data package (TDP) for this item. Please confirm if your company is in possession of Drawing #7322031 or has the capability to produce this part without the TDP (e.g., through reverse engineering or prior manufacturing experience).

4. Manufacturing & Quality Plan: Briefly describe your approach to material sourcing, manufacturing, and quality assurance, including whether the required inspections and treatments (passivation, hardening, etc.) are performed in-house or subcontracted.

5. Relevant Experience: Describe your company's past experience (within the last 5 years) in manufacturing similar precision-machined components for the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or aerospace industry.

6. Estimated Lead Time: Provide an estimated lead time for the production and delivery of 400 units after the receipt of an order.

7. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing: Provide a non-binding ROM price for the total quantity of 400 units.

5.0 Submission Instructions

• Please submit your response via email to casey.p.pratt.civ@email.mil or darla.a.lott.civ@army.mil

• The subject line of the email should read: “Response to RFI: Protective Housing P/N 7322031 –[Your Company Name]”.

• Responses should be submitted in either PDF format.

• The deadline for submission is 10:00 AM CST on February 10, 2026