Install Crane Rail Cross Bracing in a Building

SOL #: RFISS-166Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
KEYPORT, WA, 98345-7610, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 17, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 20, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 1, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors for the installation of additional bracing of crane rails in Building 514. This project involves relocating utilities and welding new bracing. Responses, via a "Questionnaire for Industry," are due by May 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project requires the contractor to provide labor, materials, and equipment to:

  • Relocate existing high-pressure air lines and electrical lines.
  • Weld new gussets and plate stiffeners.
  • Attach new bolted cross bracing to the gussets.
  • Perform a runway rail survey before and after construction to ensure alignment with CMAA Inc. No. 74 criteria.
  • Remove existing lateral bracing and install new bracing and stiffeners as detailed in the "Bldg. 514 Crane Support Study."
  • Prepare, prime, and paint exposed steel or disturbed areas.
  • Restore affected surrounding walls or structural surfaces.
  • Coordinate all work through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: May 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
  • Published: April 20, 2026
  • CMMC Requirement: An approved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) of Level X is required for consideration for award, to be verified in SPRS.

Evaluation

This RFI is for market research purposes only. Responses will help the Government understand industry capabilities and interest, and may shape a future solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted and is not soliciting proposals at this time.

Additional Notes

Interested parties must complete the attached "Questionnaire for Industry" Word document and return it via email to john.p.gathu.mil@us.navy.mil. Adherence to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements is mandatory. A preconstruction meeting and a Building 514 Safety and Security Brief are required for all contractor personnel. Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) are prohibited inside NUWC Keyport Buildings.

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