20--COVER ASSY, LOT LWR
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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of COVER ASSY, LOT LWR (National Stock Number 20--COVER ASSY, LOT LWR). This is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as Special Emphasis Material, requiring stringent quality control. The previous Total Small Business Set-Aside has been dissolved, making this an unrestricted opportunity. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM EST on May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture the COVER ASSY, LOT LWR in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 7106772, P/N B1, and all invoked liabilities. This includes specific requirements for non-metallic materials to satisfy toxicity and flammability standards (NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290). The scope covers detailed material specifications for components like RING GASKET CAST (P/N 52), HEAD DISHED HATCH COVER (P/N 53), HUB CAST (P/N 54), and STIFFENER PLATE (P/N 59, 60, 61), utilizing materials such as T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300.
Key Requirements
- Quality & Testing: Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, and Radiography (RT) per T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688 and MIL-STD-2035.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. Welding processes must adhere to T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688 and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
- Certifications: Required for Process Control Plan, Qualification Plan, and Qualification Testing (First Article Inspection), with recertification every five years to T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Revision 2. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements are in place for Deep Submergence Systems Program (DSSP) materials, including permanent marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, and all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government approval.
- Mercury Free: All furnished hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: May 6, 2026
Submission & Contact
Certification data, including welding procedures and qualification data, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. WAWF details: Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and inquiries. For questions, contact Noelle M. Smith at 717-605-3992 or NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.