NSWC IHD Industrial Facility Support Services
Overview
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is conducting a Sources Sought for Industrial Facility Support Services (FSS) at Indian Head, Maryland. This market research aims to identify qualified companies for comprehensive facility sustainment, restoration, and maintenance of energetic manufacturing facilities. The anticipated project value ranges between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. Responses, including a mandatory questionnaire, are due by June 4, 2026.
Purpose
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Quote, Proposal, or Invitation for Bid. NSWC IHD seeks to identify potential sources with the technical expertise, experience, capability, and resources to provide comprehensive Industrial Facility Support Services. The information gathered will help the government determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and identify potential sources for a future procurement.
Scope of Work
The required services include the sustainment, restoration, and maintenance of NSWC IHD's energetic manufacturing base. This encompasses facility planning, development, inspection, repair, restoration, and modernization efforts. Specific personnel support includes:
- Engineering: Mechanical and Electrical Industrial Facilities Engineers
- Safety Compliance: SOH programs, hazard communication, explosive handling standards
- Tradesmen: Electricians, HVAC, Fire Alarm, Plumbers, Automation, Welders, Carpenters, Roofers, Network/Communication Technicians
- Facilities Operation & Maintenance: Grounds maintenance, industrial maintenance, general upkeep
- Management Support: Maintenance Oversight, Facility Manager, Fleet and Assets Management, and Data Management Support.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment repair and maintenance) with a small business size standard of $25.5M.
- PSC: Z1EZ (Maintenance of Other Industrial Buildings).
- Anticipated Project Value: $50,000,000 to $100,000,000.
- Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD 20640.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit a brief capabilities statement package (maximum 6 single-sided or 3 double-sided pages). The package must include the Sources Sought Questionnaire (Enclosure 1), organization details, point of contact, taxpayer ID, and SAM.gov UEI/CAGE code. The email subject line must include the company name. Responses are due by 02:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, 04 June 2026. Submissions must be sent electronically to Kara Walter via email at NSWC_IHD_CODE_0262@us.navy.mil. No telephone calls, hardcopies, or facsimiles will be accepted. Responses will be used to assess market capabilities and may influence the structure and set-aside status of a future solicitation.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Businesses must be registered in the SAM.GOV database under the appropriate NAICS code prior to submission. The questionnaire asks for business type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, Small Business, Large Business) under NAICS 811310, indicating potential consideration for various set-asides in a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
This notice is preliminary and subject to amendment. Information submitted is voluntary and will not be compensated. This is market research and does not guarantee a solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in SAM.GOV.