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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on January 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

USNS KAISER BULKHEAD MATERIAL

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N4044326Q0008Federal

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The contract titled "USNS KAISER BULKHEAD MATERIAL" is a combined type procurement issued by the Department of Defense, specifically through the Mschq Norfolk office located in Norfolk, Virginia. This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside category in accordance with FAR 19.5, requiring compliance with NAICS code 332312, which pertains to fabricated structural metal manufacturing. The place of performance for this contract is in San Diego, California. The solicitation was posted on January 7, 2026, with a response deadline set for January 26, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Interested vendors are contacted primarily through James Davenport, reachable via email and phone, to address any questions or submission requirements. The procurement focuses on providing bulkhead material for the USNS Kaiser, indicating its relevance to naval ship maintenance or construction efforts. The full details and documents related to the solicitation are accessible through the provided federal contracting portal link.

General Info

DoD seeks small business for USNS Kaiser bulkhead fabricated metal material; performance in San Diego.

NAICS

332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, 92123, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

3

Solicitation N4044326Q0008 Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Notice

PDF, High priority: read this first36 pages · rfq
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Clauses and Provisions Reference List

XLSX, Low priority2 pages · other
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Q and A Document on Bulkhead Panel Specifications

DOCX, Low priority1 page · q-and-a
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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts1 person available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Amendment 001 - Please see the updated Q&A document attached below for all answers to questions. Thank you! 


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