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RFI to conduct market research to identify potential vendors with products available that meet the capability criteria listed

Solicitation 27-SIMACQ-CD-61-0006 · Due 2026-11-23. RFI to conduct market research to identify potential vendors…. DEPT OF DEFENSE in Maryland · NAICS 325998.

Solicitation27-SIMACQ-CD-61-0006
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Response deadlineNovember 23, 2026
Place of performanceMaryland
ClassificationNAICS 325998 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · PSC 8030
Set-asideUnrestricted

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to identify potential vendors with products available that meets the capability criteria listed in this document.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE NAVY
Contracting officeNSWC CARDEROCK
Office addressBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

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DOCUMENTS & LINKS

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NOTICE TIMELINE

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First seen by GovBidFitNovember 3, 2026

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Market-research stage

This notice appears to be market research rather than a conventional bid invitation. A capability response, technical feedback or evidence of market interest may matter more than a price proposal at this stage.

Planning window available

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No socioeconomic restriction recorded

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Classification signal

NAICS 325998 · PSC 8030 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.

Official description stored

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Public buyer contact available

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Has SAM.gov posted an amendment or changed the response date, attachments or submission instructions since this GovBidFit snapshot was refreshed?Does the notice request a capability statement, technical response, questions, pricing input, or another specific market-research response?Are there question deadlines, site visits, registrations or internal approvals that occur before the final response date?Can the business perform in Maryland at a sustainable cost after travel, mobilization, staffing, licensing and subcontractor requirements are considered?

What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE. The record was posted on November 2, 2026 and currently lists November 23, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.

The listed product or service classification is NAICS 325998 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · PSC 8030. The set-aside field is Unrestricted. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

Before deciding to bid

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