25--ROD,OPERATING FWD
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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for Forward Operating Rods under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires the supply of 10 units of this critical shipboard material. Proposals are due June 26, 2026, by 6:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the provision of Forward Operating Rods in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 566-6985427 (parts 2, ERH621-0103A8, ERH621-0103A71, ERH621-0103A74) and material specification QQ-N-286. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, ultrasonic inspection, and specific Slow Strain Rate Tensile Testing by approved laboratories. Internal threads must be cut, not cold formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Quantity: 10 EA (updated from 40 EA via amendment)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 9, 2026
- DPAS Rating: "DO" rated order for national defense use.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory. Material certifications (DI-MISC-81020) and Certificates of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) are required, with specific content and submission via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: All furnished hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be signed and returned prior to the closing date; emailed or faxed proposals are acceptable, but NECO quotes will not be accepted. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL and BENJAMIN.T.SPANGLER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.