Inner and Outer Rings Nuclear; Portsmouth Naval Ship Request for Proposal
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting proposals for the manufacturing and delivery of Inner and Outer Rings (Weld Mockups) for nuclear applications. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The acquisition falls under NAICS 332710 (Machine Shops) with a 750-employee size standard. Proposals are due May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacturing of:
- 30 Inner Rings: To be produced in accordance with Drawing 2370A0000353, REV ORIG, and marked with "RF-3086 LIN 0001". Material specified as Alloy 600 (N06600), Condition A, MIL-N-23229 Type II or III, or equivalent ASTM standards.
- 30 Outer Rings: To be produced in accordance with Drawing 2370A0000354, REV ORIG, and marked with "RF 3086 LIN 0002". Material specified as Alloy 600 (N06600), Condition A, MIL-N-23229 Type II or III, or equivalent ASTM standards. Both items require individual serialization and permanent marking. Freight costs must be included in CLIN 0001.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332710 (Machine Shops), Size Standard: 750 employees
- Required Delivery Date: January 1, 2027
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, 03904
- Proposal Due: May 13, 2026, at 08:00 AM ET
- Published: April 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers shall be emailed to Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Key factors include technical acceptability (meeting specifications and capabilities) and adherence to schedule. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Requirements for Bidders
- Certification: Provide a Certificate of Compliance (COC) with each shipment for both Inner and Outer Rings, attesting full compliance with contract requirements. COCs must be submitted via WAWF.
- Technical Compliance: Strict adherence to detailed technical drawings (2370A0000353 and 2370A0000354) for dimensions, materials (Alloy 600), manufacturing processes, surface finish, and marking.
- Operations Security (OPSEC): Contractors must comply with stringent OPSEC requirements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, including protecting sensitive information, adhering to CUI policies, and restrictions on Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs).