FSC4730_BPA_RFI
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 NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support (WSS) Nuclear Reactor Supply Chain Management Directorate is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified small businesses for Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings (FSC 4730). These fittings are critical for the secondary systems of Navy nuclear reactors. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The Government anticipates issuing approximately 772 delivery orders totaling an estimated $16.5 million over the next 5 years. The goal is to establish multiple BPAs for procurements less than $350,000 to ensure maximum practicable competition. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or commit the Government to a contract.
Key Requirements
Interested small businesses should demonstrate past performance in supplying similar items. Relevancy factors include similarity of effort, complexity, dollar value, firm-fixed-price contract type, and the degree of subcontracting and teaming. Recent efforts (within the last 12 months) are preferred. Sample Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) documents highlight the stringent technical requirements, including adherence to military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-129 for marking, MIL-STD-767 for cleanliness, MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging), specific material compositions, manufacturing processes, and detailed documentation for nuclear-grade materials.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Request for Information for potential BPAs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 332919 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Estimated Value: $16.5 million over 5 years (approx. 772 delivery orders)
- Place of Performance: Mechanicsburg, PA
- Issuing Office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, Dept Of The Navy
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Format: White papers (Microsoft Word, Office 2010 compatible), limited to 25 pages and less than 5MB.
- Submission: Via email to Melissa Furness at melissa.a.furness.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Content: White Paper Section 1 (administrative information, business type) and Section 2 (past performance examples).
- Questions: Submit via email to the Contracting Specialist by May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
Additional Notes
The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future RFPs related to this requirement.