Request for Information (RFI): Electron Beam Welding Qualification
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-808-0101
- 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
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is conducting market research to identify unqualified electron beam welding contractors capable of supporting submarine propulsor component construction. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks qualified vendors who can perform electron beam welding qualification tasks, including developing EB weld procedures in accordance with AWS D17.1 standards and manufacturing a minimum of three Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) "S1L" part configurations for qualification purposes. Key requirements include maintaining ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality controls, conducting 100% self-inspection, ensuring personnel hold Confidential-level security clearances, and possessing NAVSEA-approved EB welding procedures. Interested parties must submit responses by May 7, 2026, with cover pages not exceeding one page and technical responses limited to five pages, addressing their capabilities, past performance, and any barriers to satisfying the Performance Work Statement. The submission must include a statement of interest indicating whether the organization intends to apply as a prime or subcontractor, along with organizational size and socio-economic status.
This RFI is not a set-aside opportunity and does not constitute a formal solicitation or result in contract award. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are identified in this market research phase. The scope of work encompasses a six-month period of performance from contract award, with the government providing Nickel Aluminum Bronze material within thirty calendar days of award. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for performance and submit monthly progress reports throughout the contract period. All deliverables, including technical reports, quality control plans, welding procedures, and qualification test reports, must be submitted via email and DOD SAFE for encrypted transmission of controlled unclassified information documents.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI): Electron Beam Welding Qualification
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and award of a contract will not be made as a result of this questionnaire. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is requesting assistance from commercial industry to conduct market research. This request is for unqualified NSWCCD electron welding contractor only, NSWCCD electron welding qualified contractors are not interested parties.
Responding to this Request for Information (RFI) is required for any contractor wishing to be considered for future contract opportunities related to NSWCCD electron‑beam welding qualifications.
The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research by soliciting industry comments and feedback. Market Research is being conducted to determine all potential socio-economic small businesses and large businesses interested in, and capable of, providing the support services identified herein. This posting is issued in accordance with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 10.
Responses should include the following:
- Cover page, not to exceed one (1) page that includes:
- Organization name and address
- Point of contact name and contact information
- Size and type of organization, including if applicable U.S. small business or other status
- Brief statement of interest that indicates the organization’s interest in applying as a prime or subcontractor.
- Response to NSWCCD objectives shall not exceed 5 pages. Interested parties shall describe their capabilities and provide relevant past performance for tasking similar to tasking outlined in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties shall address any barriers to satisfying the PWS and provide recommendations such as modifications that would be required to be able to satisfy task areas within the PWS. NSWCCD is also seeking industry feedback on the following discussion areas and questions provided below.
- NSWCCD Questions:
- Which sections of the draft PWS are you capable of performing? Outline your capabilities (equipment, facilities, and personnel qualifications) to perform these tasks.
- Outline your experience performing tasks related to the draft PWS, particularly in accordance with the standards/qualifications.
NSWCCD intends to fulfill this requirement via a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) completion form contract with an anticipated award date of Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026.
Contracting Office Address:
NSWC, Carderock Division
9500 MacArthur Blvd
West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700
The POC for this RFI is:
Michael Brodie
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS Electron Weld Qual_DRAFT.pdf |
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