Steel Plates
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake, CA, intends to procure Steel Plates on a sole-source basis from Chapel Steel. This notice serves as an intent to sole source, but also invites other firms to submit capability statements. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Steel Plates (A400 steel, W 97.000, L 481.000, Thick 3.000, weight 198.479). The sole-source justification is due to the specialized size and material weight requiring specific squaring, sizing, and threading, which Chapel Steel is uniquely positioned to provide.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, by 23:00Z
- Published: March 23, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms believing they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response to Virginia Dennison (virginia.j.dennison.civ@us.navy.mil). Responses must reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D550000/E550000-0156 and include a capability statement detailing experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. These will be considered by the agency.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. Entities are advised that new SAM registrations or updates require a notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator, which can take several days to process. Maintaining an "Active" SAM registration is crucial, as the government cannot award to an entity without it. More information is available at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.