From the notice

The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is to conduct market research to identify capable contractors that can manufacture, test, and deliver Mechanical Minesweeping Cutter Assemblies and Elevating Fin Assemblies to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Case with the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). This announcement aims to identify sources capable of supporting this effort, and the information received – used for planning purposes – will determine the competitive nature of this requirement and any potential set asides for small businesses. NSWC PCD anticipates any resultant contract being a firm-fixed-price effort for an ordering period of up to five years. Instructions: REVIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILS. Submit responses to Ryan Hodges, Contract Specialist, via email to [email] no later than 23 October 2026, 1500 CT. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Please reference N61331-27-SN-Q01 as your email subject line. AMENDMENT 1 NOTE: DRAWINGS WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THE DRAFT SOW IS PROVIDED AS A COURTESY TO ALLOW INDUSTRY TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WOULD BE EXPECTED WITH RESPECT TO TASKING AND QUANTITIES.