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The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard needs a small business to supply Level 1 Metal Rod.
Key Details
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard needs a small business to supply Level 1 Metal Rod. The vendor must list the country of origin for each line item and provide the manufacturer's name, location, and business size if not the actual manufacturer. The manufacturer and grime vendor (if not the manufacturer) must both have an ISO 9001 certificate and QA Manual (MP-dated within 3 Years) and have completed a site visit. The contract is a combined synopsis/solicitation.
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?
Submit quotations via email at robert.s.dowdle.civ@us.navy.mil & also to: DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL by 5:00 PM EST on 6/03/2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Don't bother if…
- You must have an ISO 9001 certificate and QA Manual (MP-dated within 3 Years).
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit required for the manufacturer and grime vendor (if not the manufacturer).
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.
Primary point of contact
Name
Robert Dowdle
Email
robert.s.dowdle.civ@us.navy.mil