NNSY - HIGH INTEGRITY CONTAINERS
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses for the fabrication and final assembly of High Integrity Containers (HIC) / Low Pressure Resin Collection Tanks (LPRCT). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties must submit responses by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
NNSY requires the procurement, fabrication, and final assembly of two (2) PL 8-120 LPRCTs. The scope includes detailed requirements for the Closure Pan Assembly, Support Collar Assembly, Dewatering System, and Level Indication Systems. Contractors must adhere to specific instructions on materials, components, installation, testing, marking, and documentation. Key performance standards include meeting material and dimensional requirements, withstanding specified loads and pressures, and accurate level indication. Testing involves hydrostatic, pneumatic, and visual inspections.
Special Requirements
Strict adherence to referenced drawings and specifications is mandatory, with specific modifications noted. Prohibited materials include cadmium plating on certain components and any mercury or mercury-containing components. Corrosion-resistant materials are required for wetted or high-humidity environments, and only non-hazardous coating systems are permitted. The vendor must provide various certifications, test reports, and data tables as specified.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332420, Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- PSC Code: 5430 – Storage Tanks
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
Place of Performance & Storage
The fabricated LPRCTs are to be delivered to Energy Solutions (contractor) Barnwell Logistics facility in Barnwell, South Carolina. The contractor will be responsible for storing the LPRCTs for up to 48 months, ensuring adequate weather protection.
Purpose & Action Required
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government aims to determine if responsible small business sources exist, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses. Interested parties should respond by identifying their small business status and providing a capabilities statement confirming their ability to provide the described services and supplies. A Draft Statement of Work is attached for detailed requirements.
Contact Information
For questions and information, contact Zakiya Clark, Purchasing Agent, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, at zakiya.a.clark.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-967-5090.