Request for Information - Persistent Corrosion Preventative Compounds

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD).  NSWCCD is seeking potential sources capable of providing Corrosion Preventative Compounds that meet the attached minimum specifications. 

NSWCCD intends to issue a solicitation/synopsis in the upcoming months to meet mission requirements.  Prior to issuing a solicitation/synopsis, NSWCCD is requesting information only in determining the interest in submitting quotes on this proposed solicitation/synopsis in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy.  A copy of the DRAFT Minimum Specifications is attached.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include brief information regarding the appropriate set-aside category and the ability to provide the required products/services to meet the Government's needs and how the company will meet the minimum requirements.

A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page, at a minimum, shall include:

• Company name, address, points of contact (name(s), e-mail address (es), and telephone number(s))
• SAM UEI
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level
• Business size status for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 324191. 

While the primary classification for this posting is NAICS 324191 (Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing), the Government recognizes that capabilities and viable solutions may reside within related industries. Therefore, responses are also highly encouraged from vendors operating under:

• NAICS 325510 – Paint and Coating Manufacturing
• NAICS 325998 – All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

The cover page should also include the specified, set-aside category.

NSWCCD will accept only electronic submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Michael Brodie via e-mail at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.  All responses shall be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on 29 August 2026.

This is a request for information only and is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) or announcement of a solicitation and does NOT constitute a RFQ. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. This Sources Sought request is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. 

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this request for information, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this Sources Sought Request.