Stern tube assembly

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1301341513
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Place of performance
Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (NAVSUP FLCPS) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the fabrication of a stern tube shaft assembly for the USS Mount Whitney (LCC20). This Sources Sought notice is issued under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) with a 1,300-employee size standard and is open to businesses of all sizes, though respondents must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. The primary objective is to gather information from interested parties regarding their capability to provide the specified stern tube assembly components in accordance with detailed specifications outlined in drawing 203-446205 REV F. The evaluation of responses will focus on demonstrated experience, technical capabilities, and available resources to fabricate the required components. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due by April 6, 2026, and interested parties should submit written capabilities statements identifying their business size and relevant experience.

The procurement is not currently designated as a set-aside but may be set-aside for Small Businesses or conducted through full and open competition following the evaluation of responses to this market research notice. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are identified in this announcement. The requirement consists of a single stern tube shaft assembly to be delivered, comprising one stern tube shaft, two half collars for the inboard coupling, one inboard coupling, three inboard coupling keys, one inboard coupling key, three shaft sleeves, and four flathead machine screws. This is a Sources Sought notice for information purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; therefore, no contract will be awarded from this announcement, and the Government will not compensate respondents for submitted information. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competition or pursue alternative contracting methods based on market research findings.

Notice text

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced Sources for an anticipated single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract under NAICS code 336611, Ship Building and Repairing, with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (NAVSUP FLCPS) is issuing this Sources Sought request for information as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest and the resources for the fabrication of one (1) stern tube shaft assembly (per DWG 203-446205 REV F) for the USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), including one (1) stern tube shaft, two (2) half collars the for inboard coupling, one (1) inboard coupling, three (3) inboard coupling keys, one (1) inboard coupling key, three (3) shaft sleeves and four (4) flathead machine screws. Interested sources will be capable of providing the services and supplies in accordance with the needed specifications.

Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research, this requirement may be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through full and open competition, or other than full and open competition. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and a contract will not be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought notice is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

A determination of the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

If a solicitation is released at a future date, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website.  It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these items needed, please provide the following information:

 1.) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization.

2.) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

3.) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4.) Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 12:00 PM (EDT) on 6 APRIL 2026 to Nicole Eygnor via email at nicole.m.eygnor.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions are not to exceed ten (10) typewritten pages in no less than 12pt font size. Please note the information within this Sources Sought will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any is issued. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Nicole Eygnor via email at nicole.m.eygnor.civ@us.navy.mil.

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