Undersea Submergence Buoy
- Client
- Dept of Defense
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Michelle Farrales
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport seeks information to identify capable sources to provide the weldment for the Undersea Submergence Buoy as shown in drawing 1845687. The buyer anticipates an initial phase requiring 1 to 3 prototype or qualification units for testing, followed by an estimated production phase of 24 to 50 units after successful validation. Interested parties must submit a completed "Questionnaire for Industry" Word document via email no later than November 17, 2026. Contractors must adhere to specific Operations Security requirements and request drawing access via SAM. This market research notice does not constitute a solicitation, accepts voluntary responses from any interested firm, and commits no government funds or contract award.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFISS-180 QA.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
This is a Request for Information and sources sought notice for market research to identify capable sources to provide an Undersea Submergence Buoy. The Government anticipates an initial prototype quantity of 1 to 3 units for test and evaluation, followed by an estimated 24 to 50 production units. Parties having the resources, interest, and capability to fulfill this requirement are invited to respond.
- Issued by
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC), Keyport
- Response by Date
- November 17, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Complete the attached Questionnaire for Industry Word document and return via email no later than November 17, 2026.
Scope of work
- Undersea Submergence Buoy weldment as shown by drawing 1845687
- Initial phase limited prototype or qualification quantity of 1 to 3 units for tests and evaluation
- Production phase quantity of 24 to 50 production units
Minimum qualifications
- Contractors are required to adhere to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements
Documents to include with the bid
- Questionnaire for Industry Word document
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- RFISS-180
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Dept of the Navy › Naval Undersea Warfare Center
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Sep 16, 2026
- Place of performance
- Keyport, WA, 98345
- Contracting contact
- Michelle Farrales
[email protected] - Additional contact
- Dane Jacobson
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
Solicitation Number: N/A (Market Research Only - THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME) Requirement Title: Undersea Submergence Buoy Notice Type: Request for Information / Sources Sought Response by Date: November 17, 2026 Requisition Number: RFISS-180 Synopsis: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC), Keyport is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having the resources, interest, and capability to provide the Undersea Submergence Buoy in accordance with the [X] attached drawings and/or [ ] statement of work. This request for capability information does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP); submission of any information in response to this announcement is purely voluntary and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Please complete the attached “Questionnaire for Industry” Word document and return it via email to [email protected] no later than November 17, 2026. Attachment includes drawing numbers: RFISS-180_1845687_Rev_AS_NSEDR. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLASSIFIED, CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED, OR ARMS EXPORT CONTROLLED DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION IN YOUR RESPONSE. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS. EXPLANATION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS IS DETAILED IN SECTION I OF THE OPERATIONS SECURITY GUIDE FOR CONTRACTORS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Keyport/Resources/Small-Business/. CLICK ON THE ‘OPSEC GUIDE FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS’ LINK LOCATED UNDER THE INDUSTRY/CONTRACTOR LINKS SECTION. The Government may not respond to any specific questions or comments submitted in response to this sources sought notice or information provided as a result of this sources sought notice. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this sources sought notice is strictly voluntary. This sources sought notice is for information planning purposes, the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept proposals as a result of this sources sought notice. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response is not a request to be considered for a contract award. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced later via the Government-wide point of entry and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the response to this sources sought notice. Response to this notice is not a request to be added to a bidders list or to receive a copy of a solicitation. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRAWING ACCESS: To view the drawings associated with this sources sought, you must request access via SAM. This will send an automated email to the Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent that you have requested to view the drawings. To ensure that your request can be approved, you must submit a completed DD Form 2345 via email to the Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent listed as the point of contact for this sources sought ([email protected]). Access within SAM will not be granted until a valid DD Form 2345 is received and verified. Note: Instructions for filling out a DD Form 2345 can be found here: https://www.dla.mil/logistics-operations/services/joint-certification-program/SpecificDD2345Instructions/
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
Source and verification
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