The Department of Defense is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify small businesses capable of manufacturing Interior Joiner Doors for the USNS HENRY J. KAISER. This opportunity is suitable for All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Certified HUBZone, and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses. Interested firms should submit a capabilities package by June 12, 2026, to assist the government in determining potential sources and tailoring future requirements. Note that this is not a solicitation for bids, but rather a market research tool.
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Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes and no contract or
purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available at this
time. Military Sealift Command is seeking eligible businesses that can provide Interior Joiner Doors that can be
manufactured from drawings in support of the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). Estimated issue date of this
solicitation is on/about 19 June 2026. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the beta.Sam.gov website.
All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a)
Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a small business set-aside
acquisition, in lieu of full and open competition, is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award
of a contract on or about 06 July 2026. The appropriate NAICS Code is 332321. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST
FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of
potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The
Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of
this synopsis.
It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package
demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1)
Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code and a statement
regarding small business designation and status; (2) The facility where the work will be performed; (3) Partnership
agreements with any large businesses.
Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will
assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry.
RESPONSES ARE DUE on Friday, June 12, 2026 by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Responses can be sent via
email to the following: caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil. Fax or mail submissions of the capabilities packages WILL
NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Caren Edanol via
caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil
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