Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
N6893626Q5185
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
334519
Product service code
6640
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-12
Response deadline
Aug 31, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
amy.s.lamberth.civ@us.navy.mil
Market intelligence
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The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on a full and open competition basis several fabrication of metal parts - 1 Lot. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. This procurement will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and all responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626Q5185 and shall be submitted by email to Amy Lamberth amy.s.lamberth.civ@us.navy.mil. The solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted in Contract Opportunities on the SAM website at https://sam.gov/ on or about 8/12/26. A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (CUI Self), is anticipated for this requirement. If you disagree with the anticipated CMMC Level, please provide a rationale, and the recommended CMMC Level. All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.
Contact
Point of contact
Amy Lamberth
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
amy.s.lamberth.civ@us.navy.mil
Secondary
deborah.sorem2.civ@us.navy.mil
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