13--CYLINDER BARREL AND
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 Cylinder Barrel and related components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of Cylinder Barrel and components, adhering to specific design representations and quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing: Production of Cylinder Barrel and associated parts as per provided drawings (e.g., 7052738, 7052737, 7052732, 5906078, 2505444, 5905694, 7053271).
- Quality Assurance: Compliance with ISO 9001 or MIL-I-45208, and specific quality conformance inspections for seals and roller bearings. Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements.
- Marking & Serialization: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, including serialization for each unit, with serial numbers obtained from NUWC Newport. Match marking and aligning of Cylinders and Cylinder Liners are key features.
- Material Requirements: Items must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict prohibitions on mercury contamination.
- Changes: Any changes in design, material, servicing, or part number require prior approval from the SPCC Contracting Officer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Delivery: 120 days after award for CLIN 0001AA.
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 22:00:00Z
- Published: March 13, 2026, 22:27:41Z
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed POC. Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item, with proof required. A Post Award Conference is recommended with the contractor/supplier to review item Key Features, with the government Engineering Support Activity, NUWC Newport, desiring to participate. The contract will be DO certified for national defense under DPAS.