MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- VLS008
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1440 Launchers, Guided Missile
- Place of performance
- Port Hueneme, California, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Sea Systems Command is hosting an industry day on August 17–19, 2026, at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, California, in anticipation of MK 41 VLS Canister production procurement. RSVP deadline is July 17, 2026.
The industry day runs three days beginning at 0900 Pacific Time daily. August 17 features a consolidated general session for all participants, followed by opportunities to view VLS Canisters, pose technical questions to subject matter experts, and participate in private one-on-one sessions. Attendees may schedule one-on-one meetings and facility tours for any of the three days.
Respondents are limited to six attendees each. Attendance is open to any interested industry; no set-aside applies. Formal presentations are not required; recording devices are prohibited.
Interested parties must RSVP by submitting the MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form via email to Matthew Hubbard (matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil), with copies to David Chamberlain (david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil) and Bonnie Nguyen (bonnie.t.nguyen.civ@us.navy.mil), subject line "NAVSEA MK 41 VLS Canister Industry Day RSVP." Attendees without a Common Access Card must complete SECNAV 5512-1 and submit it to Nguyen by July 27, 2026, then present it at the Pass and ID Office (Building 1183). Vehicles are subject to search and inspection. The registration form requests company information, attendee names, CAC status, preferred meeting dates, and whether the company seeks a copy of the MK 41 VLS Canisters Production Technical Data Package.
Notice text
The MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day is scheduled from 17 Aug – 19 Aug 2026 commencing each day at 0900 Pacific Time at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD), Port Hueneme, CA, Building 1386.
The Industry Day will consist of a consolidated general session (Day 1) on 17 Aug 2026 with all interested industry participants. At the conclusion of the main session, the Navy intends to provide interested industry participants an opportunity to view the VLS Canisters and discuss technical questions with MK 41 VLS Canister Subject Matter Experts. The Government will also host private one-on-one sessions with for interested parties.
Interested parties are required to RSVP for Industry Day by close of business on 17 July 2026 by filling out the MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form via e-mail to:
Mr. Matthew Hubbard, Contract Specialist, at matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil,
and cc:
Mr. David Chamberlain, Procuring Contracting Officer, at david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil; and
Ms. Bonnie Nguyen, at bonnie.t.nguyen.civ@us.navy.mil
The RSVP email shall include the following subject line: "NAVSEA MK 41 VLS Canister Industry Day RSVP” and include the completed MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form. Interested parties are limited to six (6) attendees per respondent. Formal presentations are not required and recording devices are not permitted.
If you do not have a CAC, you are required to notify Ms. Bonnie Nguyen, the meeting POC (whom will need to sponsor you on the base; contact info above) and complete SECNAV 5512-1 (see attached form). Completed SECNAV 5512-1 must be submitted to the meeting POC by 27 July 2026 and bring it with you to the Pass and ID Office (located in BLDG 1183 adjacent to the Sunkist Gate). Vehicles are subject to search and inspection.
Upon review of the above Industry Day announcement, any questions or comments should be submitted to Mr. David Chamberlain, Procuring Contracting Officer, at david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. Matthew Hubbard, Contract Specialist, at matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Disclaimer: This notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this Industry Day. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via https://beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Interested parties must comply with the announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for expenditures associated with participation in Industry Day.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| SECNAV_5512_1_RE_April_2025.pdf |
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