PD-45-0004; Submarine Hydraulic Manifolds & Valves

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), a component of the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is conducting market research regarding the procurement of hydraulic manifold assemblies and associated directional control valves and servo valves for U.S. Navy submarine hydraulics systems. Respondents must submit unclassified capability statements not exceeding five pages that address their capacity, technical knowledge, and ability to provide the required supplies, including winch and brake manifold assemblies, door and cable cutter manifold assemblies, isolation ball valve assemblies, brake valve assemblies, motor selector valve assemblies, and various other valve components. The Government will evaluate submissions based on the contractor's technical capability and capacity to manufacture these specialized submarine hydraulic components. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a binding commitment or Request for Proposal. The deadline for electronic submissions is 6:00 PM EST on May 6, 2026, with responses to be sent via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil with the solicitation number N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-45-0004 in the subject line.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement. The Government has indicated its intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Completion Order under sole-source authority (FAR 6.302-1) to the incumbent contractor, Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC, who holds Contract No. N6449825C0002 and is identified as the sole developer, designer, and producer of these manifold systems. The Government anticipates issuing the contract in November 2026, with delivery dates to be negotiated. Specific award values and quantity requirements are not disclosed in this market research notice. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned, and the Government will not compensate respondents for costs incurred in developing responses. Proprietary information will be protected in accordance with applicable regulations.