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MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day

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Submission Closed07/17/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day is an informational event scheduled for August 17–19, 2026, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Port Hueneme, California, aimed at engaging industry stakeholders prior to any potential future solicitation. Attendance requires pre-registration via email by close of business on July 17, 2026, using the official request form, with a maximum of six attendees permitted per organization. The event will include a general session on the first day followed by facility tours and opportunities for one-on-one technical discussions with subject matter experts. Participants without a Common Access Card must complete and submit SECNAV 5512-1 by July 27, 2026, and be sponsored for base access, as all vehicles are subject to search upon entry. The Technical Data Package for the MK 41 VLS Canister is available upon request, but no formal proposals or pricing information will be accepted during this event. The government explicitly states this is not a solicitation, does not obligate any contractual action, and will not reimburse any costs incurred by participants. All future contract opportunities will be announced exclusively via SAM.gov, and no award or funding is guaranteed as a result of participation. Contract administration contacts include Mr. Matthew Hubbard as Contract Specialist, Mr. David Chamberlain as Procuring Contracting Officer, and Ms. Bonnie Nguyen as the point of contact for facility access logistics. The NAICS code 336415 applies to this activity, and while no contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging specifications, or delivery terms are currently defined, the event serves as a pre-solicitation market research tool to gather industry input on VLS canister production capabilities.

General Info

MK 41 VLS Industry Day August 17-19, 2026, CA; RSVP by July 17; limited attendance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsea HqView Agency

NAICS

336415 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Port Hueneme, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form

DOCX•industry-day

SECNAV_5512_1_RE_April_2025.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 18

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/17/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsea Hq

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Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

Contacts

Matthew Hubbard

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David Chamberlain

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Full Description

The MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day is scheduled from 17 Aug – 19 Aug 2026 commencing each day at 0900 Pacific Time at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Port Hueneme Division (PHD), Port Hueneme, CA, Building 1386.

The Industry Day will consist of a consolidated general session (Day 1) on 17 Aug 2026 with all interested industry participants. At the conclusion of the main session, the Navy intends to provide interested industry participants an opportunity to view the VLS Canisters and discuss technical questions with MK 41 VLS Canister Subject Matter Experts. The Government will also host private one-on-one sessions with for interested parties.

Interested parties are required to RSVP for Industry Day by close of business on 17 July 2026 by filling out the MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form via e-mail to:

Mr. Matthew Hubbard, Contract Specialist, at matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil,

and cc:

Mr. David Chamberlain, Procuring Contracting Officer, at david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil; and

Ms. Bonnie Nguyen, at bonnie.t.nguyen.civ@us.navy.mil

The RSVP email shall include the following subject line: "NAVSEA MK 41 VLS Canister Industry Day RSVP” and include the completed MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form. Interested parties are limited to six (6) attendees per respondent. Formal presentations are not required and recording devices are not permitted.

If you do not have a CAC, you are required to notify Ms. Bonnie Nguyen, the meeting POC (whom will need to sponsor you on the base; contact info above) and complete SECNAV 5512-1 (see attached form). Completed SECNAV 5512-1 must be submitted to the meeting POC by 27 July 2026 and bring it with you to the Pass and ID Office (located in BLDG 1183 adjacent to the Sunkist Gate). Vehicles are subject to search and inspection.

Upon review of the above Industry Day announcement, any questions or comments should be submitted to Mr. David Chamberlain, Procuring Contracting Officer, at david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. Matthew Hubbard, Contract Specialist, at matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil.

Disclaimer: This notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this Industry Day. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via https://beta.SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Interested parties must comply with the announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for expenditures associated with participation in Industry Day.