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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture and supply of BULKHEAD, ENGINE HO components. This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being pursued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be a bilaterally accepted contract, and the order 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 solicitation covers the design, manufacture, and performance requirements for the BULKHEAD, ENGINE HO, as specified in drawing 8904952. Key requirements include:
- Design & Manufacture: Adherence to drawing 8904952.
- Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and specific etching/engraving per DWG 8904952.
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury-Free: Strict prohibition of metallic mercury and contamination, with specific testing protocols and approval requirements for any functional mercury inclusion. This requirement extends to subcontracts.
- Quality Assurance: Implementation of a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001. Suppliers currently using MIL-I-45208 are permitted to continue doing so.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073 and the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Systems Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Delivery: 272 days for CLIN 0001AA and CLIN 0001AB.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery for supplies of a noncomplex nature.
- Proposal Due: February 26, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 12, 2026
Key Considerations for Offerors
- This requirement is under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- The contract will be DO certified under DPAS.
- Access to drawings (8904952) must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
- Offerors must provide packaging location details if different from their address.
- All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon mailing, fax, or electronic transmission.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Zachary R. Morrill at zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-1552.