26-SIMACQ-E20-0002: Bladder Assembly
ID: N6339426Q4006Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERPORT HUENEME, CA, 93043-5007, USA

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d6aac43c8874a998e47afe9dfb140b3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Port Hueneme, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for a Bladder Assembly, specifically a Stabilization Assembly (Part Number: H365727-5) and a Set-up Fee. The procurement aims to gather technical capabilities and cost estimates from interested parties, with the intention of determining the most suitable procurement method, which is currently anticipated to be Sole Source. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and support for naval operations, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company information, capabilities, and feedback by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time to Katral U. McKnight-Taylor at katral.u.mcknight-taylor.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (N6339426Q4006) to identify interested parties capable of providing a Stabilization Assembly (Part Number: H365727-5, Quantity: 10) and a Set-up Fee (Quantity: 1). This notice aims to gather technical information, assess market capabilities, and determine the procurement method, which is currently envisioned as Sole Source. The applicable NAICS code is 326291 with a 750-employee small business size standard. Interested parties are requested to submit company information, capabilities, business size details, rough order of magnitude cost estimates, and feedback by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time to Katral U. McKnight-Taylor. This is not a solicitation, and the government will not pay for any information received.
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