# Sources Sought for Manufacture of a Forged and Machined HY-80 Pedestal Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfin0016726simacqcd650013 - Solicitation number: RFI_N0016726SIMACQCD650013 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Carderock (N00167) - NAICS: 332111 Iron and Steel Forging - Product or service code: 2040 Marine Hardware and Hull Items - Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland - County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031 - City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125 - First posted: February 26, 2026 - Last posted: March 11, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9130379fe4ff4d1c87dad998833aaf89/view ## Description THIS SOURCES SOUGHT is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD). NSWCCD is seeking potential sources with the capability to manufacture a forged and machined HY-80 pedestal. The Government is seeking information from industry to assess capabilities, determine the feasibility of the preliminary design, and gather feedback for acquisition planning. NSWCCD intends to issue a solicitation/synopsis in the upcoming months to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a solicitation/synopsis, NSWCCD is requesting information only in determining the interest in submitting quotes on this proposed solicitation/synopsis in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. A copy of the DRAFT Minium Specifications is attached. **SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES:** Responses shall include brief information regarding the appropriate set-aside category and the ability to provide the required products/services to meet the Government's needs and how the company will meet the minimum requirements. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page, at a minimum, shall include: Company name, address, points of contact (name(s), e-mail address (es), and telephone number(s)) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number SAM UEI Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and business size status for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332111. The cover page should also include the specified, set-aside category. NSWCCD will accept only electronic submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Michael Brodie via e-mail at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses shall be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on 12 March 2026. This is a request for information only and is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) or announcement of a solicitation and does NOT constitute a RFQ. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. This Sources Sought request is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this request for information, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this Sources Sought Request. ## Publications - February 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice f71622b5fc814bf583b1a6753fd40b1d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f71622b5fc814bf583b1a6753fd40b1d/view - March 11, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 9130379fe4ff4d1c87dad998833aaf89. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9130379fe4ff4d1c87dad998833aaf89/view ## Points of contact - Michael S. Brodie, michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil, 7576008579 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfin0016726simacqcd650013.