Vertical Launching System (VLS) - Plenum and Lower/Upper Uptake

This advanced notice is in response to the sources sought notice issued under N6339425R0005 on 19 September 2026. As a result of this sources sought notice, the anticipated requirement will be solicited as a full and open competition.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division anticipates a contract requirement for the procurement of the Plenum and lower/upper Uptake Assembly (Assy) to support MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Production Program. This includes the manufacture, assembly, and testing of the VLS Plenum and lower/upper Uptake Assy for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), Port Hueneme California. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999 with a Size Standard of 750 employees.

The anticipated period of performance is 5 years, consisting of a 5 year ordering period. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price Single Award Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ). It is anticipated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on or around September 2026. Drawings will be provided to all JCP-registered requestors via DoD SAFE once the RFP has been posted to PIEE. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

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