Various Nuclear Disposal Containers

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting quotations for the manufacture of various nuclear disposal containers under solicitation number N39040Q5333V266. The procurement encompasses three types of steel disposal containers: two Small Shear Block Disposal Containers (RF-2203), 16 Large Shear Block Disposal Containers (RF-2202), and one Lead Screw Disposal Container (RF-2100), all fabricated from ASTM A36 steel according to specified Portsmouth Naval Shipyard drawings. Key contract requirements include comprehensive welding, magnetic particle testing, visual inspection, and load/proof testing of all lifting components in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M standards and NAVSEA Technical Publications. The Government will award to the responsible vendor offering the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quotation, with evaluation based on technical compliance with specifications, schedule adherence, and pricing. Interested vendors must submit quotations by March 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET, with all inquiries directed to Sarashea Thibodeau at 207-438-3874 or Sarashea.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 332420 (Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The contract requires delivery of all completed containers by June 1, 2026, with performance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine 03904. All pricing must include freight costs delivered to the shipyard, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and prepared to accept payment via WAWF or Government Commercial Purchase Card (up to $100,000). The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses current through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-1110, and includes mandatory Operations Security (OPSEC) contract requirements for all work performed at the facility. Post-award verification of contractor facilities and capabilities will be conducted by the local DCMA office.