48--ROD,OPERATING
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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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Operating Rods (Product Service Code: 4820) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of Operating Rods that are critical components for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to severe consequences including personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The rods must conform to Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 7068535 item 60, and various ER drawings (e.g., ERH841-0311A2, ERH841-0311A3, etc.). Key material requirements include QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed & age hardened, finish A, with no weld repair allowed.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance protocols. This includes maintaining a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Special Emphasis Material requires:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts requiring certification.
- Specific testing certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection on starting material (QQ-N-286 with diameter >= 4 inches).
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories.
- O-ring grooves and sealing surfaces inspection per drawings or General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standard (CSD008).
- A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
- Strict Configuration Control, requiring PCO approval for waivers/deviations and ECPs for Class I or II changes.
- Mercury-free materials.
- Traceability and Certification for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability markings (MIL-STD-792) linking material to certification test reports.
- Material Handling procedures to prevent commingling and ensure traceability.
- Receiving and Final Inspection processes, including 100% inspection for traceability, NDT, and certification reports.
- WAWF payment instructions and specific submission details for certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286, N39040) via email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- NAICS Code: 332919 (Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Response Due Date: February 20, 2026, 21:30 UTC
- Published Date: January 2, 2026, 19:31 UTC
- Department/Agency: Department of Defense / Department of the Navy
- Office: NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
Submission & Contact Information
Certification Data CDRLs must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is 6 days after the contract's effective date. For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-3992.