Carbon Fiber Prepreg
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a sole source basis for Carbon Fiber Prepreg to Toray Composite Materials America. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no competitive quotes will be solicited. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 1, 2026, 4 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Carbon fiber prepreg, which has been identified as the approved compound for this specific project. The sole source justification is based on this approval, indicating a specific material requirement that only the intended contractor can fulfill.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (intended sole source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 4 PM PST
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Solicitation Number: N68936-26-SIMACQ-D555000-0018
Action Items
This notice is for informational purposes only; an RFQ will not be issued. However, interested parties capable of meeting this requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule may submit a clear and concise capability statement. Responses must reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D555000-0018 and be emailed to virginia.j.dennison.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov. Entities registering or updating their SAM.gov profile must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator. Processing this may take several days, and an "Active" SAM registration is required for award.