13--BULKHEAD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH has issued a solicitation for BULKHEADs under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of BULKHEADs meeting specific design, quality, and performance standards. Proposals are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the manufacture and quality requirements for BULKHEADs. Key specifications include:
- Design, manufacture, and performance in accordance with drawing 2526780.
- Marking per MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration control following MIL-STD-973.
- Requirement for materials to be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality assurance system compliant with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208).
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- PSC: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- NAICS: 334511
- Delivery: 361 days for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB
- Warranty: One year for supplies, basic for data
- Option: Government may increase quantity up to 360% of original quantity 365 days after award.
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: December 3, 2025
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision. This will be a DO certified rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and then email the POC. Pricing should be submitted for the option provision. If the packaging location differs from the offeror's address, details must be provided.