20--CYLINDER,DUPLEX
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 MECH, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture of a CYLINDER,DUPLEX. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) with a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for national defense use. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a duplex stainless steel cylinder for the SSN 774 Class Hydraulic Accumulator, as specified in NAVSEA Drawing 556-7107927, find 46. The cylinder must meet design, manufacture, and performance requirements, including material specification ASTM-A890 GR 1B. Key requirements include physical identification per MIL-STD-129, configuration control in accordance with MIL-STD-973, and strict mercury-free material and manufacturing processes due to its intended use on submarines/surface ships. Quality assurance must adhere to ISO 9001 standards, with an allowance for MIL-I-45208 for existing suppliers. Government source inspection is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published Date: March 9, 2026, 11:33 AM Z
- Contract Type: Bilateral award, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
- Delivery: Accelerated delivery is encouraged and accepted.
- Freight: FOB Origin.
Key Requirements
Bidders must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding. The resultant award will be a bilateral agreement. Unit Price and Total Price must be FIRM. Contractors are cautioned that implementing engineering changes, waivers, deviations, or technical inquiries without Contracting Officer approval is at their sole risk.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact TAYLOR.M.FASCHING.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-4323.