Inner and Outer Rings Nuclear; Portsmouth Naval Ship Request for Proposal
SOL #: N390406036V100Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF
PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, United States
Place of Performance
Kittery, ME
NAICS
Machine Shops (332710)
PSC
Miscellaneous Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Supplies And Accessories (3439)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 29, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
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, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Inner and Outer Rings (Nuclear). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 332710 (Machine Shops). The requirement involves manufacturing 30 each of Inner Rings and Outer Rings according to detailed technical drawings and specifications. Responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing:
- 30 Inner Rings: To be produced in accordance with Drawing 2370A0000353, REV ORIG, using Alloy 600 (N06600) or equivalent, with specific dimensions, surface finish, and marking ("RF-3086 LIN 0001").
- 30 Outer Rings: To be produced in accordance with Drawing 2370A0000354, REV ORIG, using Alloy 600 (N06600) or equivalent, with specific dimensions, surface finish, and marking ("RF 3086 LIN 0002"). Both items require individual serialization and permanent marking. Freight costs must be included in CLIN 0001.
Contract Details & Deliverables
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 332710 (Machine Shops), Size Standard: 750 employees.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, 03904.
- Required Delivery Date: January 1, 2027, for manufactured items.
- Key Deliverables:
- Certificate of Compliance (COC) for each Inner Ring and Outer Ring shipment, attesting to full compliance with contract requirements. COCs must include material identification and be accompanied by inspection/test reports.
- CDRL for "Contract Data Requirement List" (Item 0003) is "Not Separately Priced" and requires "Best Lead Time (Required ASAP)".
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Offers shall be emailed to Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with technical acceptability (meeting specifications and capabilities) and adherence to schedule as primary factors.
- Key Deadlines: Responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET.
Important Notes for Bidders
- Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov).
- The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 2026-1110.
- Bidders must adhere to stringent Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, including protecting Critical Information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and complying with Portable Electronic Device (PED) policies at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Objections to terms and conditions will render an offer unacceptable.
People
Points of Contact
Ina NasonPRIMARY