The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Navy needs a small business to manufacture 12 units of a penetrator assembly for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Navy needs a small business to manufacture 12 units of a penetrator assembly for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The assembly must conform to MIL-I-45208A or equivalent quality management standards.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The proposed acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small businesses. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose inspection system conforms to the required quality standard.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate proposals based on the offeror's inspection system and quality management practices.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your proposal by August 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST. You can obtain more information about the solicitation from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Code N97122.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has a quality management system that conforms to MIL-I-45208A or equivalent
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 your quality management system and experience with MIL-I-45208A or equivalent