53--PLUG,MACHINE THREAD
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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 for a PLUG, MACHINE THREAD (Find Number 22 of Sargent Industries drawing 20327-001 Revision B). This item is a critical Level 1 component for a crucial shipboard system, requiring stringent quality assurance and traceability. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a specific PLUG, MACHINE THREAD, identified as Find Number 22 on Sargent Industries drawing 20327-001 Revision B. This plug forms a critical part of a pressure boundary within a shipboard valve assembly and is designated as Level 1 / Special Emphasis Material. This designation mandates special control procedures to ensure the receipt of correct and compliant material, as incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Level 1 requirements apply to both the assembly and individual parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Item: PLUG, MACHINE THREAD (Sargent Industries drawing 20327-001, Find No. 22)
- Priority Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Offer Due: April 17, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
The contract imposes rigorous quality requirements:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for the PLUG (Material: SAE AMS 6932).
- Testing: Non-Destructive Tests are required for weld repair and/or production welds. Thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Traceability: Strict traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, from material to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792.
- Inspections: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, necessitating DCMA notification. Receiving and Final Inspections include 100% verification of traceability markings and certification data.
- Welding: All welding procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval, with a 72-hour notification to DCMA for new procedure qualifications. A Certificate of Compliance is required for all weld filler metals.
- Subcontractors: Prime contractors must ensure subcontractors comply with all quality and traceability requirements.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes, and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact Madison M. Gray at madison.m.gray4.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-4056.