Radar Depot Mast Thermal Spray Services
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Regional Maintenance Center at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF (PSNS & IMF), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Radar Depot Mast Thermal Spray Services. This effort aims to identify industry capability and interest in performing restoration of AN/BPS-16 radar mast sub-assemblies for various submarine classes (SSN 774, SSN 21, SSBN 741-743). Responses are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing thermal spray repair technical services for submarine radar mast tubes, specifically the Outer Housing, Radar Mast, and Rotary Tube variants. Services include surface finish refurbishment due to wear and corrosion defects, which must meet SUBSAFE/Level 1 certifications. Work must be performed by NAVSEA certified SUBSAFE entities or under TRFB SUBSAFE oversight via a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for non-certified contractors. The SOW details extensive nondestructive testing (NDT) requirements, quality assurance, and adherence to NAVSEA standards. The work location is the vendor's facility within CONUS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity)
- Period of Performance: Estimated five-year ordering period, commencing August 2026.
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 6, 2026
- Product/Service Code: J020 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Silverdale, WA (Vendor Facility, CONUS)
Set-Aside
Based on responses, this requirement may be set aside for small business (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. The government's intent is for a single award.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit a notice of interest on company letterhead, including contact information, a brief company description, and capabilities related to the requirements. Responses must also address specific questions regarding business size (NAICS 332812), performance record, organizational capabilities, and intent to propose. Responses are limited to 5 pages and should be emailed to the listed government contacts with "Thermal Spray IDIQ Sources Sought Response" in the subject line.
Important Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not pay for response costs. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive/Confidential. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.