Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
Written against this notice and what you have told us about your company. Anything we do not know is marked [NEEDS INPUT] in the draft rather than guessed at — read it before you send it.
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Sources Sought response
A complete draft response — capability statement, relevant past performance, business size and socioeconomic status, and answers to the agency's specific questions.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
Which of your prior awards best match this requirement, and draft write-ups in the format the agency asked for.
Solicitation details
Solicitation number
1301396155
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
336611
Product service code
1905
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-12
Response deadline
Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Place of performance
Pascagoula, MS
Contracting contact
james.j.obbanya.civ@us.navy.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 336611 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
See attached Statement of Work. If interested in this opportunity, please submit a capability statement (the capability statement shall be no more than five (5) pages in length) by 19 August 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and shall be submitted to James Obbanya, james.j.obbanya.civ@us.navy.mil The Government is performing market research in order to determine if small businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition. Respondents need to indicate all small business designations. Interested business firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response. Based upon small business responses received, consideration will be given to defining what part of the acquisition, if any, will be set-aside for small business competition. Please include your business size and cage code in your submission. This is a sources sought for market research purposes. The Government’s requirement may change at any time. DO NOT submit proposals in response to this source sought. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested contractors are to submit the following information: company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address; DUNS, and information regarding your company’s experience identifying: contracting agency, contract number, title, place of performance, years of performance, and value of contract per year. Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing contractor capability to meet the requirement. The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed five (5) one-sided, 8 " X 11" pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format to the contract specialist via email to: james.j.obbanya.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received via email no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, 19 August 2026. Questions or comments regarding this notice shall be posted to the Contract Specialist in writing and via EMAIL ONLY. No phone calls will be accepted. This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by a company for capability statement preparation or marketing efforts; therefore, any cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL.
Contact
Point of contact
James Obbanya
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
james.j.obbanya.civ@us.navy.mil
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