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Shouldered Shafts

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 17, 2026 · 11:57 UTC
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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 deliver 2 shouldered shafts to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Navy needs 2 shouldered shafts (NSN 3H-3040-017330886-D5) for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The proposed acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns, with a delivery schedule and period of performance not specified in the notice.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid? Bids are due on August 17, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

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 one is scheduled).
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.

Primary point of contact

Email
noelle.m.smith10.civ@us.navy.mil

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