RFI - Ultrasonic Impact Treatment and Hammer Peening of HY-100 Weldments
Overview
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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, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Ultrasonic Impact Treatment and Hammer Peening of HY-100 Weldments. NSWCCD is seeking potential sources capable of designing, building, testing, documenting, and delivering these specialized services. This RFI serves as market research to inform the Government's procurement strategy for a future solicitation. Responses are due by February 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCCD requires services to investigate the effects of Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT) and hammer peening on the fatigue performance of HY-100 weldments. The anticipated scope includes:
- Developing a comprehensive treatment plan for hammer peening and UIT for Government-furnished tee and butt weldments, based on industry best practices.
- Applying UIT and hammer peening treatments to these weldments using robotic tools.
- Careful handling of Government-furnished materials, initiating treatments within 5 business days of sample receipt or plan approval, and completing each batch within 2 months of material receipt.
- Shipping treated weldments back to NSWCCD, ensuring their integrity and identity are preserved.
- Submitting invoices within two months of Government review and acceptance. All work performed must adhere to UNCLASSIFIED classification standards.
Performance Standards
Contractors must utilize UIT equipment powered by a magnetostrictive transducer, capable of a 100% duty cycle. Pneumatic equipment will be used for hammer peening, with treatment applied to every weld toe (two per tee joint, four per butt joint).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Period of Performance (if solicited): 12 months from contract award
- Set-Aside: None specified for this RFI; however, respondents are requested to provide information on appropriate set-aside categories and business size status for NAICS code 334419.
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published: January 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor site
- Special Requirements: The contractor must be a US-based company. A Treatment Plan (CDRL A001) will be a key deliverable, to be submitted electronically within three weeks of contract award.
Submission Requirements
Responses should include brief information regarding the appropriate set-aside category and the company's ability to provide the required products/services. A cover page is mandatory, detailing company name, address, points of contact, DUNS, SAM UEI, CAGE code, business size status for NAICS 334419, and the specified set-aside category. All responses must be submitted electronically to Michael Brodie at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quotations (RFQ) or a commitment to contract. The Government will not compensate respondents for any costs incurred in developing their responses.