COLUMBIA-Class Tailcone Request for Information (RFI)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00167-26-X-XXXX
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC
- 2010 Ship And Boat Propulsion Components
- Place of performance
- West Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking qualified manufacturers for COLUMBIA Class submarine tailcone kits through this Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is not a formal request for proposals but rather an opportunity for industry to review and comment on the draft Statement of Work prior to the formal solicitation. The primary deliverable is the DP2.3.3/DP2.3.4 Tailcone Kit manufactured according to Navy drawings and specifications, including painting, packaging, and delivery to government facilities. Prospective contractors must demonstrate technical capability and experience in shipbuilding and repair, possess appropriate security clearances, and maintain CONFIDENTIAL-level clearance per DD254. The government will evaluate responses based on company capability statements, technical experience, business size classification, and comments regarding the proposed SOW or barriers to proposal submission. The deadline for submitting RFI responses is 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 27, 2026, and responses should be directed to sam.a.keith.civ@us.navy.mil and abeer.j.ameer.civ@us.navy.mil.
This procurement uses full and open competition with no set-aside designation and no identified incumbent contractors in the RFI materials. The contract will be awarded for one base year with up to four one-year options, utilizing a mixed contract structure combining Fixed-Price-Incentive-Fee (FPIF) Firm Target and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) arrangements. The government anticipates procuring a maximum of eight tailcone kits, with a minimum of one kit required in year one and options for up to seven additional kits throughout the contract period. Optional engineering services of approximately 1,200 hours per year are available to support design reviews and propulsor-related tasks if the contractor is selected and the government exercises this option. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFI announcement. Interested contractors should submit their CAGE code to obtain access to the classified technical drawings and specifications necessary to fully evaluate the requirement.
Notice text
This Request for Information (RFI) is NOT a request for proposals or quotations.
The purpose of this posting is to provide the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) for industry review/comment for the upcoming solicitation to procure manufacture of a maximum of eight (8) COLUMBIA Class submarine Tailcone Kits. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to use full and open competition to award a mixed Fixed-Price-Incentive-Fee (FPIF) Firm Target and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) type award, for one (1) base year and up to four (4) one-year options. The Government anticipates making a future acquisition determination based on responses received from both small and large businesses that indicate an interest and have the capability to perform the required effort. All responses will be reviewed and the information will be utilized to assist the Government in making determinations regarding procurement strategy decisions.
NSWCCD anticipates that this requirement will be assigned and solicited under North America Industry Classification (NAICS) code 336611 - "Ship Building and Repair".
Please contact the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer for the applicable drawing and provide your company's CAGE code. The drawing is classified and shall be provided after a security check.
Responses to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to sam.a.keith.civ@us.navy.mil and abeer.j.ameer.civ@us.navy.mil by 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 27 February 2026 and contain the following information:
- Company name, website, and physical address
- Point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address
- Cage number (if applicable) and DUNS number
- Company size e.g. small business, large business, or small disadvantaged business
- Company capability Statement / Description of your technical capabilities and experience in potentially meeting the requirements identified in the SOW
- Any comments on the proposed SOW and/or potential barriers to proposing on this requirement, including contracting type
All responses will be reviewed by the Government for consideration when revisions are incorporated in the SOW prior to solicitation of the formal RFP. All information will be kept confidential and will not be disseminated to the public.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CUI CLB TC Follow-on SOW Ready for RFI.docx | DOCX document |
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