13--RING,CLAMPING

SOL #: N0010425QNC18Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

Underwater Mine Inert Components (1350)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7bbe0e97a61d4af5810323e057a3f8c6/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

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, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of three (3) RING,CLAMPING units (NSN: 1350 016711961). This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be a bilateral agreement. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of RING,CLAMPING units, which must meet specific design, manufacturing, and performance requirements detailed in drawing 6964634, cage 53711. Key requirements include:

Mercury-Free: Materials must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
Marking: Items must be identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
Design Changes: Specific procedures for handling design, material, or part number changes are outlined, requiring Contracting Officer approval for substitutions.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (Bilateral Award)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Product Service Code: 1350 (Underwater Mine Inert Components)
Response Due: June 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
Published: May 22, 2026

Key Requirements & Evaluation

First Article Testing (FAT): Required, with one unit to be delivered to Naval Station Newport for non-destructive Government testing. This is governed by FAR 52.290-4 and DEV 2026-O0042.
Production Lot Testing: Required, with one unit to be delivered to Naval Station Newport for non-destructive Government testing, with a 60-day testing period.
Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208 for existing users).
Warranty: One year from the date of delivery.
Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Authorized Distributors: Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer; proof on company letterhead is required with the offer.
Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the Point of Contact.
Priority Rating: This is a DO-certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Amendments

Amendment 0006, posted April 16, 2026, extended the offer receipt date (though superseded by the latest overall response date) and revised several clauses including 52.246-11 (Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement) and 52.209-4 (First Article Approval--Government Testing), while deleting others. Offerors should review all amendments for full details.