STERN TUBE ASSEMBLY
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 Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (NAVSUP FLCPS) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified and experienced sources for the fabrication of one stern tube shaft assembly for the USS Mount Whitney (LCC20). This is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the fabrication of one (1) stern tube shaft assembly, including:
- One (1) stern tube shaft (per DWG 203-446205 REV F)
- Two (2) half collars for the inboard coupling
- One (1) inboard coupling
- Three (3) inboard coupling keys
- Three (3) shaft sleeves
- Four (4) flathead machine screws
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates a single award Firm Fixed Price contract)
- NAICS: 336611, Ship Building and Repairing (size standard 1,300 employees)
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through full and open competition; all Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with supporting documentation.
- Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
- Business size (Large, Small, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned, Veteran-owned). If teaming/subcontracting, address administrative/management structure.
Submissions should not exceed ten (10) typewritten pages (12pt font) and must be emailed to Nicole Eygnor at nicole.m.eygnor.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and a contract will not be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not pay for information submitted. A future solicitation, if issued, will be synopsized on SAM.gov.