NAVSUP Seeks Industry Input on Additive Manufacturing for 129 Naval Parts

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS) issued Request for Information N0010427RZ058 to determine whether industry can design, manufacture, and deliver naval components using additive manufacturing (AM). Posted October 14, 2026, the RFI identifies 129 candidate parts across valve, fitting, and fan product lines. The parts are associated with Federal Supply Classes 4820, 4810, 4730, and 4140 and are identified by National Item Identification Number (NIIN). Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. ET on November 2, 2026. The notice asks suppliers to describe their capabilities and provide feedback that could inform how the Navy structures future AM procurements.

This is a market-research exercise, not a solicitation, binding offer process, or contract award. NAVSUP states that a part’s appearance on the candidate list does not guarantee its inclusion in a later solicitation, and the list itself may change. The RFI does not include government-furnished drawings or technical data packages, so respondents should base their submissions on the information and attachments provided rather than assume access to additional technical material. For industry, the immediate opportunity is to influence procurement planning and establish visibility—not to compete for an award through this response.

NAVSUP is seeking information on manufacturing, materials, performance, testing, quality assurance, and delivery capabilities, as well as supplier administrative details, business size, subcontracting approaches, certifications, and past performance. The RFI also asks for input on performance-based incentives for Firm-Fixed-Price contracts and on competitive evaluation criteria. That request is procurement-relevant: feedback may help the agency develop terms that balance price, quality, qualification requirements, and the availability of a still-developing supplier base. Companies should provide specific, supportable information about their capabilities and explain how proposed evaluation or incentive approaches would work in practice.

The Navy indicates that Level I and SUBSAFE items may become eligible for additive manufacturing in the future, but those prospective needs should be distinguished from the current market-research scope. Companies with submarine or safety-critical manufacturing experience can identify relevant qualifications without treating future eligibility as a current requirement or assured opportunity. Broader defense activity—including the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptance (JAMA) IDIQ pilot and a BlueForge Alliance order for five non-safety-critical submarine replacement components—shows that government buyers are exploring additional routes for sourcing printed parts. Suppliers should review the RFI and attachments, submit a PDF by the deadline, and register their capabilities in the NAVSUP Interested Vendor Database.

• RFI N0010427RZ058 covers market research on additive manufacturing capabilities for 129 candidate naval parts; it does not award a contract.
• Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. NAVSUP requests submissions in PDF format.
• Candidate components fall under Federal Supply Classes 4820, 4810, 4730, and 4140, covering valve, fitting, and fan product lines.
• Suppliers should describe design and production capabilities, materials, testing, quality assurance, delivery, and relevant subcontracting plans.
• Include administrative information such as CAGE code, DUNS/UEI, and business size, plus facility certifications and examples of past performance.
• Certifications cited in the RFI include ISO 9001, AS9100, and Level I/NAVSEA approvals; companies should identify only credentials they hold or can substantiate.
• NAVSUP requests supplier views on performance-based incentives for Firm-Fixed-Price contracts and the evaluation criteria for possible competitive awards.
• The candidate list may change, and inclusion does not guarantee a future solicitation. Government-furnished drawings and technical data packages are not included with the notice.
• Level I and SUBSAFE work may be considered in a future phase; suppliers should keep those prospective needs separate from the current RFI scope.
• Interested companies should review the RFI and its attachments and register AM capabilities in the NAVSUP Interested Vendor Database; a response does not guarantee a later solicitation or award.