Large Hydrostatic Test Chamber Design and Fabrication

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking qualified contractors for the design and fabrication of a Large Hydrostatic Test Chamber. This sources sought notice solicits capability statements from organizations with demonstrated expertise in designing, fabricating, and installing large diameter pressure vessels. Respondents must submit detailed capability statements addressing their organizational capacity, technical qualifications, design and fabrication capabilities, CAGE Code, and business size classification by 9:00 a.m. Eastern on December 17, 2025, via email to kylie.cox3.civ@us.navy.mil. The government will evaluate submissions based solely on written information provided in the capability statements; this sources sought notice is informational only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract or obligation of funds. The primary NAICS code for this procurement is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), with a Product Service Code of 3695 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery), and the anticipated award type is a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation for small businesses or other special categories, though interested small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone, woman-owned, and veteran-owned organizations may still submit capability statements and identify their business classification. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder has been identified in this sources sought notice. The government has not published an anticipated contract value or budget range, nor has a specific period of performance been established at this pre-solicitation stage. Interested organizations should note that no funds are available to reimburse proposal preparation costs, and all submissions are strictly voluntary. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is available upon request through DoD Safe delivery, and respondents are encouraged to contact the government for additional technical details prior to submitting their capability statements.