MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day is set to take place from August 17 to August 19, 2026, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division in California, beginning each day at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. The first day will feature a consolidated general session for all interested industry participants, followed by opportunities to view the VLS Canisters and engage in technical discussions with subject matter experts. Additionally, private one-on-one sessions will be available for interested parties to discuss specific concerns or questions. Attendance is limited to six representatives per organization, and formal presentations or recording devices are not permitted. Interested parties must RSVP by July 17, 2026, by submitting the MK 41 VLS Canister Production Industry Day Request Form via email to the designated contract specialist, with copies to the procuring contracting officer and meeting point of contact. Visitors without a Common Access Card must notify the meeting point of contact in advance, complete required security paperwork, and adhere to base entry protocols, including vehicle inspection. This announcement serves as an informational notice only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment for contract award. The government will not accept proposals or reimburse any costs related to participation, and any subsequent solicitation will be posted through the official government contract opportunities portal.
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Port Hueneme, CA, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
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.