20--TILE
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 5,000 TILE units (NSN: 1HS 2090 012244914 ST), identified as AD-79M Shape A, for the Special Hull Treatment (SHT) Program. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract requiring engineering source approval and a U.S. security clearance due to classified information. The offer due date has been amended to March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture of TILE AD-79M Shape A, which requires existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge from qualified sources. The approved sources retain data rights and technical data not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify according to design control activity procedures. The material must be mercury-free. Contractors are responsible for designing and protecting molds, and providing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Solicitation
- Quantity: 5,000 TILE units (2500 units for 0001AA, 2500 units for 0001AB)
- Delivery: 500 days for each lot
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 27, 2026
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Rated Order: Certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Security & Quality Requirements
Offerors must possess a valid U.S. security clearance (classified or higher) and a DD Form 254 to access classified annexes (Drawings # 5808346 & 5808344 are Confidential). All classified material handling must comply with NISPOM. Government-Source Inspection and Acceptance (G-S I&A) is required, along with Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement MIL-I-45208 (or ISO 9001/9002 certification). First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test (PLT)/Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI) and approval are mandatory.
Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted via email to Alison Bruker at alison.n.bruker.civ@us.navy.mil. No other submission methods will be accepted.