48--C.O.R.D.
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 manufacture and supply of a 12.00 X 6.00 NPS Cascade Orificial Resistive Device. This is a Firm-Fixed Price solicitation designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is classified as 'SPECIAL EMPHASIS' due to its critical use in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a 12.00 X 6.00 NPS Cascade Orificial Resistive Device in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 801-6640811, assembly 206, piece 206-5, and associated liabilities. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B369, UNS C96400 for the body (piece 43A).
- Testing & Certification: Weldability, Hydrostatic testing, and Radiography are mandatory. Certifications are required for specific tests and materials, with all certification data to be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 for calibration, or an acceptable alternative of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020) are in place, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and heat-treat numbers marked on the material.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be formed by cutting; cold forming is not acceptable. Welding and brazing must adhere to specific NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Amendments: Previous amendments changed the quantity and extended the solicitation closing date.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be signed and returned prior to the closing date. Emailed or faxed proposals are acceptable; NECO quotes will not be accepted. Certification data and Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notifications to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL and LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717.