20--TILE
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, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of TILE (Part Number DURA 1 TILE, 12x24 inch) under a Solicitation. This opportunity requires manufacturing to specific NAVSEA drawings and includes stringent quality, testing, and security requirements. The current requirement is for QTY 214. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the manufacture and quality requirements for TILE, designed for use on submarines/surface ships. Key specifications include:
- Design & Performance: Adherence to NAVSEA Drawing 690-6726598, cage 53711/03950, Part Number DURA 1 TILE (12X24 INCH).
- Specific Requirements: Provision of O-ring Cord, manufacturer responsibility for mold design, and use of teflon or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as mold release.
- Marking: In accordance with Mil-Std-129 and drawing requirements.
- Configuration Control: Governed by MIL-STD-973.
- Mercury-Free: Material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination due to its intended use.
- Security Clearance: Contractors must possess a Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (expected to result in a bilateral order).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Required Delivery: 150 days After Date of Contract (ADC).
- Payment: Electronic submittal of Invoices and Receiving Reports via PIEE-WAWF (DFARS 252.232-7006).
- Acquisition Flexibilities: Issued in accordance with Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Source Control: This is a Source Control Item; only government-approved sources have been solicited. New suppliers must demonstrate prior approval or qualification data for evaluation.
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Required. Samples (including a 30x30 inch bonded sample, 3.4-inch diameter samples, 0.25-inch test samples, 6x6 inch sheets, and a final tile) must be submitted to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Atten: Code 617, Philadelphia, PA 19112.
- Production Lot Approval (Government Testing): Required. Similar samples as FAT must be submitted for lot acceptance testing to the same Carderock Division location. Destructive testing will be performed.
- Inspection System: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO9001.
Additional Notes
FAR Clause 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions, is incorporated by reference. Contractors are responsible for obtaining applicable documents, with ordering information provided in the solicitation.