USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) Furniture
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.MID ATLANTIC REG MAINT CTR · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Navy is seeking furniture for the USS NEW YORK (LPD-21), an amphibious transport dock ship in the San Antonio class. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both an announcement of the upcoming requirement and the formal solicitation document. Furniture procurement for naval vessels typically involves commercial-grade items designed to withstand the demanding conditions of shipboard life, including motion, humidity, and space constraints. Items may include berthing furniture, office furniture, mess decks fixtures, or storage solutions certified for maritime use. The specific quantities, line items, and technical specifications are not included in the posted metadata—see the solicitation for complete requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N5005427Q0002 |
| NAICS | 337214 - Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT |
| Place of performance | 53470, VA (Virginia Beach area) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 337214, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. To qualify, your business must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Meet the small business size standard for your primary NAICS code
- Be in good standing with no exclusions or debarments
- Have any required Navy or MARMC qualifications for shipboard work, if specified in the solicitation
Given the place of performance in the Hampton Roads area, proximity to the ship's homeport or maintenance availability location is operationally relevant. Contractors unfamiliar with military vessel work should verify whether the solicitation requires specific security clearances, access credentials, or waterfront operations certifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
For shipboard furniture contracts, evaluators typically weigh price, delivery schedule, and technical compliance. Consider these practical steps:
Verify your supply chain. Military shipboard furniture often requires flame-retardant materials, shock-mounting features, or MIL-STD compliance. Confirm your manufacturer or distributor can provide products meeting any specified Federal or military specifications before committing to a delivery timeline.
Account for installation complexity. Shipboard furniture frequently requires custom fitting due to irregular compartment dimensions and rigid mounting requirements. If installation is required, visit the solicitation for scope details and factor labor costs for pier-side or shipyard work into your price.
Review inspection and acceptance terms. Navy contracts for shipboard items typically involve destination inspection at the vessel or designated facility. Understand who bears risk during transport and what documentation (DD-250, material certifications) accompanies delivery.
Price strategically on delivery. With a response deadline four days after posting, this appears to be a streamlined acquisition—possibly an urgent requirement or simplified purchase. Rapid turnaround suggests prior market research may have informed the government's cost estimate. Review any attached pricing template carefully for mandatory line items.
Confirm SAM registration. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is current through the anticipated award period and that your NAICS 337214 is listed in your profile.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N5005427Q0002. The complete document will contain item descriptions, quantities, inspection requirements, clauses, and submission instructions. Note the firm response deadline of October 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT—late submissions will not be considered.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →