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This is a Sources Sought notice.
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 Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth Naval Shipyard needs a small business to supply HY-80 steel plates for ship repairs.
Key Details
The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Portsmouth Naval Shipyard needs a small business to supply HY-80 steel plates for ship repairs. The plates must meet specific dimensions and alloy grade requirements. The agency is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid?
Send your capabilities statements and responses via email to robert.s.dowdle.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 a.m. EDT on June 26, 2026.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory response deadline of June 26, 2026.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Robert Dowdle
Email
robert.s.dowdle.civ@us.navy.mil