The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Navy needs a business to manufacture demineralizers for its shipyard.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Navy needs a demineralizer, a 12-cubic-foot, 24-inch-diameter, 72-inch-high, carbon steel, epoxy-lined, disposable pressure vessel with de-watering internals. The contractor must provide a certificate of compliance and a proposed generic drawing of the demineralizer.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a sole-source 8(a) contract. The notice doesn't say the contract length or delivery schedule.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit a brief capabilities statement package to the contracting office by June 16, 2026.
Who can apply
- Must be 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially or economically disadvantaged owners)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.