5340 BPA FY25 Request For Information

The Naval Supply Weapons System Support (NAVSUP WSS) Nuclear Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking small businesses interested in establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for nuclear reactor components classified under Federal Supply Class Code 5340. The Special Notice is published by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command and is set aside for total small business participation. NAVSUP WSS Nuclear Directorate provides logistics and sustainment support exclusively to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, with responsibility for provisioning, procurement, and quality assurance of all secondary system components in Navy nuclear propulsion plants. The RFI serves as a market research tool to identify potential suppliers for repetitive procurement needs under simplified acquisition procedures for purchases less than $250,000. The notice includes detailed technical specifications through Individual Repair Part Ordering Documents (IRPODs) for components such as retainer assemblies and bumpers.

The primary objective of this RFI is to establish a pool of qualified small business suppliers capable of providing high-quality nuclear reactor components through a streamlined BPA structure. Interested small businesses must submit a white paper limited to 25 pages and under 5MB by October 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, demonstrating their past performance in supplying similar high-quality components within the last 12 months. Eligibility is restricted to small business concerns that can meet rigorous quality assurance requirements and navigate complex technical specifications outlined in IRPODs. Potential suppliers must be registered in multiple government e-business systems including System for Award Management (SAM), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and have access to Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) Online E-commerce platform. Selected vendors will undergo comprehensive pre-award surveys evaluating their technical capabilities, production capacity, quality management systems, and compliance with nuclear component manufacturing standards, including strict security requirements with NOFORN restrictions.