How to bid on Munitions Response Actions for the DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy is conducting market research to find small businesses capable of performing munitions response actions. This work involves locating, identifying, recovering, evaluating, managing, and disposing of munitions and other debris. The primary location for this work is Vieques, Puerto Rico, but it could also include other sites worldwide within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command's area of responsibility.

This is a significant opportunity for small businesses in environmental remediation. The Navy anticipates a potential cost-plus-award-fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with an estimated total value of $95 million over a five-year period, consisting of a base period and four one-year options. Individual task orders are typically $10 million or more.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a Sources Sought Notice, published on July 15, 2026. Your response is due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Late responses will not be accepted.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only. It is not a request for proposal, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Navy will use the information received to help develop an acquisition strategy, including the type and number of contracts and the use of small business concerns. The government will not provide a debrief on the survey results.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in environmental remediation services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 562910, Environmental Remediation Services, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The Navy encourages responses from all small business categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) certified under the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program, and Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Businesses (HUBZone SB). Firms must also have an accounting system that has been determined adequate by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for government cost-type contracts.

How to respond

To respond, you need to complete the Sources Sought Capabilities Questionnaire provided within the original announcement. Only information presented in response to this questionnaire will be reviewed. Do not submit additional information.

Submit your completed responses via email to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth Eliason-Carey, at [email protected]. Responses should be in PDF or MS Word format. Ensure your responses to the questions are in Times New Roman, font size 12.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully read and address every question in the Sources Sought Capabilities Questionnaire. Since only information in response to the questionnaire will be considered, ensure your answers are thorough and directly relevant to the questions asked. Do not include any extraneous information.

Highlight your firm's specific experience with munitions response actions, especially any work in complex environments or similar to the scope described for Vieques, Puerto Rico. Emphasize your capacity to handle projects of $10 million or more. Clearly state your small business designation and, if applicable, include your SBA Certification Letter or contact information for your assigned SBA Business Development Specialist.

Ensure your response clearly demonstrates that your accounting system meets the DCAA adequacy requirement for cost-type contracts. This is a critical factor for this type of government work.