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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Navy needs a small business to inspect fire suppression systems on a ship in Japan.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Navy needs a small business to inspect fire suppression systems on a ship in Japan. The inspection will cover the entire system, including the pumps, tanks, and piping.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a base year and two option years. The proposed contract action is for 100% SBSA commercial service.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government.
- When and how do you bid? Quotes are due by 12PM on July 13, 2026, and must be submitted via email to FERBIEN ENCOMIENDA at FERBIEN.O.ENCOMIENDA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with fire suppression systems
- Has done work for the Navy before
Heads up — easy to miss
- Shipping costs must be included in the quote
- Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award
- Quotes must include a detailed capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business 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 (if any)
Primary point of contact
Name
FERBIEN ENCOMIENDA
Email
ferbien.o.encomienda.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(360) 476-7587