Support sustainment of Naval Weapon Systems and Platforms operating beyond their projected service lives.

Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: Oct 23, 2026
Due: Oct 29, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No: N0018927QW001
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Support sustainment of Naval Weapon Systems and Platforms operating beyond their projected service lives.
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
N0018927QW001
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
NAVSUP
Sub Command
NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Sub Command 2
NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK
Office
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 23, 2026 03:43 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 29, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 13, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: R612 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Philadelphia , PA 19111
    USA
Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Regional Directorate-Mechanicsburg, PA on behalf of the NAVSUP WSS personnel supporting naval weapon-system sustainment activities at the Philadelphia and Mechanicsburg locations. The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Regional Directorate-Mechanicsburg, PA Office is seeking marketing information, from responsible sources to gain knowledge of potential qualified business sources capable of providing the following services in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). NAVSUP WSS has a requirement to procure and to obtain services identified in the attached Draft SOW to provide required access to a commercially available, web-based parts and materials database to support sustainment of Naval Weapon Systems and Platforms operating beyond their projected service lives. A qualified vendor must have access to GIDEP (Government Industry Data Exchange Program) and to FAA databases used to identify and manage obsolescence and counterfeit material avoidance can satisfy this requirement. NAVSUP WSS has determined that the ability to obtain parts through a database that can cross reference military and commercial elements, consolidate information from diverse sources, connect to GIDEP (Government Industry Data Exchange Program) and to FAA databases used to identify and manage obsolescence and counterfeit material avoidance is indispensable to meet its mission requirements. In addition, provide supplier verification (ensure supplier is not on the Federal Debarment List, addresses are correct, origin registration, and applicable certificates), ensuring the stock listed by the suppliers are accurate and updated, provide companies in accordance with the government supplier listing program, provide a government research tool, and provide NATO national stock number data.





The resultant contract will require Contractor must possess the ability to access the GIDEP (Government Industry Data Exchange Program) and to FAA databases at time of the quote submission, and must maintain the level of access to GIDEP and to FAA databases for the life of the contract. The Base period of performance (POP) is from 16 March 2027 through 15 March 2028 with four (4) Options if exercised would have an ending POP date of 15 February 2032. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519 and the small business standard is $34,000,000.00.





Included with this Sources Sought Notice (RFI) are the draft Statement of Work (SOW) associated with this effort for reference when responding to this RFI. Firms offering the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to respond to this RFI providing industry feedback to the draft PWS. Submissions are not to exceed two (2) typewritten WORD document pages in no less than 12 font size. All comments/ideas will be considered, although any questions/comments/ideas will not be responded to directly. The goal of such feedback is to consider suggestions that might enhance competition, improve the clarity of the requirement, or leverage industry expertise, as well as any other ideas that could result in improved services. The submission should include the following information and reference N0018927QW009:





Company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address



DUNS number, Cage Code, Business Size and Classification, NAICS Code# for this Service Requirement



An indication if any service is available under your GSA Schedule



Any information that is an industry standard and not particular to your company including performance standards and/or practices that may be considered for this requirement.



Please provide if your company can perform to the period of performance with Options until the requirement completion.



Please reply: Does your Company have access to both GIDEP and to FAA databases for the life of the contract:



Access to GIDEP Database: Yes _____ or No_______



Access to FAA Database: Yes _____ or No_______





(Vendor must maintain access to the GIDEP and to FAA databases for the life of the contract. The Base period of performance (POP) is from 16 March 2027 through 15 March 2028 with four (4) Options if exercised would have an ending POP date of 15 February 2032.)





This is not a notice of solicitation. This RFI does not constitute an RFP, nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, catalog, or service specifications which shall be considered by the FLC Norfolk Regional Directorate-Mechanicsburg, PA. The government will consider and analyze all information received; formal responses will not be furnished; however, the information may be utilized in the development of a final specifications/PWS and/or Request for Proposals (RFP). Responses should be submitted to NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office- Mr. Thomas Carey- Code 234.2, via email: thomas.carey56.civ@us.navy.mil should be submitted no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time. (EST) on 29 October 2026. No facsimile responses will be accepted. The Government will not reimburse a Contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Submissions will not be returned. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review SAM.gov for updates to this RFI (Sources Sought Notice).


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Contracting Office Address
  • ATTENTION CODE 301 1968 GILBERT STREET SUITE 600
  • NORFOLK , VA 23511-3392
  • USA
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History
  • Oct 23, 2026 03:43 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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