KB Dock_Keyport Piers Ladder Replacement

SOL #: RFISS-169Sources 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 20, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 20, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 4, 2026, 5:00 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) for the KB Dock/Keyport Piers Ladder Replacement project. This effort involves removing existing ladder extensions and installing new marine-grade aluminum ladders. Responses, including a completed "Questionnaire for Industry," are due by May 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

This market research seeks information on capabilities for the removal of thirteen (13) existing, twenty-foot ladder extensions currently shackled to pier ladders. It also covers the installation of twelve (12) new, twenty-foot aluminum ladders, which will also be shackled in place. The new ladders must be constructed from 6061 marine-grade aluminum, with material comparable to Schedule 40, 2-inch square tubing.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: May 4, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
  • Published: April 20, 2026
  • Note: This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Key Information for Respondents

Interested parties must complete the attached "Questionnaire for Industry" Word document and submit it via email to john.p.gathu.mil@us.navy.mil. The questionnaire gathers critical information including:

  • Company details and points of contact.
  • CMMC 2.0 Status (current certification level, date, or plans for Level 2).
  • Confirmation of capability to provide the required product/service.
  • Recommended NAICS/FSC/PSC codes.
  • Small business status.
  • Estimated costs and setup/start-up time.
  • Intent to bid if a solicitation is released. Responses will help the government understand industry capacity and refine potential future solicitations.

Important Notes

Submission of information is purely voluntary, and the Government assumes no financial responsibility for incurred costs. No classified, controlled unclassified, or ARMS Export Controlled documents should be included. Contractors are required to adhere to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, detailed in the OPSEC Guide for Contractors available online. The Government may not respond to specific questions or comments. This notice is for planning purposes only; it is not a request for proposals, and responses do not guarantee consideration for a contract award or inclusion on a bidders list.

People

Points of Contact

CPT John P GathuPRIMARY

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