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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/ SOURCES SOUGHT � Manufacturing of Machined and Composite Parts, along with Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Solicitation N0016427SNC15 · Due 2026-11-27. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/ SOURCES SOUGHT � Manufacturing of Machined…. DEPT OF DEFENSE in Indiana · NAICS 336413.

SolicitationN0016427SNC15
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedNovember 12, 2026
Response deadlineNovember 27, 2026
Place of performanceIndiana, USA
ClassificationNAICS 336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing · PSC 1680
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total

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Issue Date: 12 November 2026 Closing Date: 27 November 2026 - 2:00 PM ET This notification is connected to previous synopsis and solicitation N0016423RWS68. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to notify industry of the Government�s intent to announce a forthcoming solicitation via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) module. The announcement will involve rolling admission potential to award additional MAC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts to Small Business Concerns, as well as a possible ceiling increase from $30M to $120M due to emergent requirements. The Statement of Work (SOW) and scope of the requirement remains unchanged, with the original SOW attached to this RFI for reference. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT - The Government is issuing this RFI/SS announcement as part of a market research effort on behalf of Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) and is seeking information for market research purposes relative to capabilities available to support the manufacturing of Machine and Composite Parts, along with Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). These manufacturing efforts will support components related to EA18G Growler and P-8A Poseidon aircraft, as well as various other related platforms. The purpose and objective of this announcement is to find highly qualified fabrication facilities with expertise in the following areas: Precision machining operations such as sawing, grinding, turning, and milling of both metallic and non-metallic materials Welding, fabrication, and assembly of metallic and non-metallic materials and components to produce completed assemblies in accordance with drawings or 3-D models and within the defined tolerances Other various machine shop services including, but not limited to, water jet cutting, plasma & laser cutting, hot and cold forming, tool & die fabrication, as well as inspection & certification. Composite capabilities such as autoclave operations, prepreg and wet lay-up operations, grinding, sanding, patching/repair work, debulking, testing, and certification of materials and adhesives. Additive Manufacturing capabilities that include 3D printing of various polymer and metal components, and the ability to document the process. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as �white paper�. This white paper should not exceed 20 pages written (Times New Roman, 12 font) or MS PowerPoint slides, (excluding supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, vendor�s current equipment list, responses to Government�s market research questions, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on their capabilities. A draft Statement of Work is provided as an Attachment to aid interested sources in understanding the scope of work that may be executed under this potential procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U. S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. The Government may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey. Your interest in this program is appreciated. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers Announcement Number: N0016427SNC15 Unique Entity Identification number Current CMMC level in accordance with 252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements White papers and/or any associated questions may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement, but shall be received by the Government no later than the closing date and time 27 November 2026 at 2:00PM ET. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their responses. The Government will not be liable, or suffer any consequential damages, for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI/SS will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. In addition, if responses include technical requirements that have been identified as CUI in accordance with NIST SP 800-171, the documents shall be identified with the appropriate category markings. See https://www.archives.gov/cui/registry/category-marking-list for guidance. All information received in response to this notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. NSWC Crane makes no implied or in fact contracts by issuing this RFI. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the NSWC Crane�s view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. All information provided becomes U.S. Navy property and will not be returned. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Electronic submissions only, no hard copy submissions will be accepted. Electronic submissions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Shannon Reinhart, Phone: (812) 381-7166, E-mail: shannon.l.reinhart.civ@us.navy.mil. Please refer to announcement number N0016427SNC15 in all correspondence and communication.

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE NAVY
Contracting officeNSWC CRANE
Office addressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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First seen by GovBidFitNovember 13, 2026

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