20--BLK3 TOWED ARR GROO
Overview
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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 is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of BLK3 TOWED ARR GROO (National Stock Number: 2090-01-716-3795). This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must possess a Confidential U.S. Security Clearance or higher to access classified annexes. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the design, manufacture, and performance requirements for the BLK3 TOWED ARR GROO, specifically Part Number 690-8499978-SHT-74, as detailed in drawing 53711, cage 8499978. Key specifications include DURA X tile with vacuum and gasket grooves, and adherence to NAVSEA drawing 8499978 for O-ring gasket and vacuum groove designs. The material must be mercury-free for submarine/surface ship use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing)
- Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Proposal Due: January 30, 2026
- Published: January 13, 2026
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Security Clearance: Offerors require a U.S. Security Clearance of Confidential or higher to access classified RFQ annexes.
- Source Control: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. Current approved sources include CAGE 1K3G5 (MARINE POLYMERS INCC), CAGE 0SX38 (WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES INCC), and CAGE 0BBK9 (Goodrich Corporation (Collins Aerospace)). New sources must undergo extensive qualification.
- Testing: Requires First Article Testing (FAT) and Production Lot Testing (PLT), both government-conducted. FAT is at contractor expense for potential vendor qualification. The FAT POC is Paul Lampazzi (paul.a.lampazzi.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Quality: Contractor is responsible for inspection, adhering to MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002. A Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Acceptance (COA) with test reports and traceability is required for each SHT material.
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity (180 days after award); pricing for this option is requested.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Abigail Hurlbut at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-6805. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC.