Sources Sought for Manufacture of a Forged and Machined HY-80 Pedestal

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
RFI_N0016726SIMACQCD650013
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Place of performance
Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking information from industry sources regarding the manufacture of a forged and machined HY-80 pedestal. This sources sought notice is issued to assess market capabilities, evaluate the feasibility of the preliminary design, and gather industry feedback for acquisition planning purposes. Interested companies should submit responses that briefly address their appropriate set-aside category and demonstrate their ability to meet the Government's stated minimum requirements, which are detailed in the attached draft minimum specifications. The submission should explain how the company will satisfy all specified requirements and include a cover page with essential company information such as name, address, points of contact, DUNS number, SAM UEI, CAGE code, and business size status under NAICS code 332111. All responses must be submitted electronically to Michael Brodie at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 12:00 pm on March 17, 2026. This notice is classified as a request for information only and does not constitute a Request for Quotations (RFQ), solicitation, or commitment by the Government to contract.

No set-aside designations are being utilized for this procurement opportunity. The notice does not identify any current contractors or incumbents, as this is a sources sought inquiry conducted in preparation for future acquisition activity. No specific award value, budget range, or quantity information is disclosed in this notice. The contract performance location is identified as Westlake, Maryland. The procurement falls under NAICS category 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) and PSC category 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items), indicating the specialized nature of the manufacturing capability required. NSWCCD intends to issue a formal solicitation in the upcoming months once the market research is completed and procurement strategy decisions are finalized.

Notice text

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD). NSWCCD is seeking potential sources with the capability to manufacture a forged and machined HY-80 pedestal. The Government is seeking information from industry to assess capabilities, determine the feasibility of the preliminary design, and gather feedback for acquisition planning. 

NSWCCD intends to issue a solicitation/synopsis in the upcoming months to meet mission requirements.  Prior to issuing a solicitation/synopsis, NSWCCD is requesting information only in determining the interest in submitting quotes on this proposed solicitation/synopsis in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy.  A copy of the DRAFT Minium Specifications is attached.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include brief information regarding the appropriate set-aside category and the ability to provide the required products/services to meet the Government's needs and how the company will meet the minimum requirements.

A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page, at a minimum, shall include:

  • Company name, address, points of contact (name(s), e-mail address (es), and telephone number(s))
  • Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
  • SAM UEI
  • Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and business size status for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332111.  The cover page should also include the specified, set-aside category.

NSWCCD will accept only electronic submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Michael Brodie via e-mail at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.  All responses shall be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on 12 March 2026.

This is a request for information only and is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) or announcement of a solicitation and does NOT constitute a RFQ. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. This Sources Sought request is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. 

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this request for information, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this Sources Sought Request.

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