Pressure Vessel and Bulkhead

SOL #: N66604-26-Q-0302Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NUWC DIV NEWPORT

NEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, United States

Place of Performance

Newport, RI

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

PSC

Storage Tanks (5430)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c610518203e64becad392a4d018d7a97/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 30, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a Pressure Vessel and a Bulkhead. This is an unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N66604-26-Q-0302) for items manufactured in accordance with Government drawings. The acquisition is on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. Quotes are due by June 19, 2026, at 06:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase:

CLIN 0001: One (1) Pressure Vessel, IAW Government Drawing 852601-1010.
CLIN 0002: One (1) Bulkhead, IAW Government Drawing 852601-1011. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI, with a desired delivery date of October 5, 2026, or sooner. Offerors must include shipping costs in the unit price.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted basis.
NAICS Code: 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 Employees).
Quotes Due: June 19, 2026, 06:00 PM EST.
Quote Validity: No less than 60 days from the due date.
Desired Delivery: October 5, 2026, or sooner.

Submission Requirements & Evaluation

Award will be made to the eligible, responsible offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability requires submission of:

The name of the source for HR-1 powder.
Technical Approach: A narrative (max 1 page) demonstrating successful execution of MSFC-SPEC-3717 (or equivalent), including a summary of past performance on similar projects and formal certification that all personnel (metallurgists, technicians, NDT inspectors) meet required industry standards.
Facility & Equipment Lists: Documentation (max 1 page) of specific LP-DED machinery, powder storage environments, and inspection equipment (e.g., CT scanners, CMM) available at the offeror's or primary vendor's site. Offerors may also submit Quality Certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap) and Sample Certificates of Conformance/Material Test Reports. Past performance information in SPRS will be considered, and negative information may render a quote technically unacceptable.

Additional Notes

Cybersecurity: CMMC Level 2 (Self) or higher is required prior to award. Offerors must provide CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) in their offer.
Drawings Access: Drawings are Distribution D and Export Controlled. Access requires a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and a NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (not more than three years old) posted in SPRS. Requests for drawings must be emailed to danielle.n.hamilton4.civ@us.navy.mil by the company’s certified JCP custodian.
Registration: SAM registration is required prior to award.
Payment: Electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Contact: Questions and quotes must be submitted electronically to Danielle Hamilton at danielle.n.hamilton4.civ@us.navy.mil. Original questions due date was May 7, 2026.