13--BULKHEAD, ENGINE HO
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of BULKHEAD, ENGINE HO. This opportunity is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. The resultant award will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the manufacture and quality assurance of BULKHEAD, ENGINE HO components. Contractors must adhere to specific design, manufacturing, and performance requirements detailed in drawing 8904952. Key aspects include:
- Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury-Free Requirement: Strict prohibition of metallic mercury and mercury contamination for items intended for submarines/surface ships. Written approval is required for any functional inclusion of mercury.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Delivery: 272 days for CLIN 0001AA and CLIN 0001AB.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: December 19, 2025
Quality Assurance
Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001. Suppliers currently using MIL-I-45208 are permitted to continue using this system.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested via the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.