53--ROD,THREADED END
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of "ROD, THREADED END" for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, demanding stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM Local Time on May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves providing Connecting Rods in accordance with Navships drawing 518-4674804, Item 8. The material specified is QQ-N-286, Hot Finished, Annealed and Age Hardened, with no weld repair permitted. The rods are for a critical shipboard system where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to extensive quality assurance protocols, including:
- Quality System: Maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration requirements of ISO-10012 (or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025).
- Testing & Certification: Provide certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection (for QQ-N-286 material >= 4 inches diameter). Specific laboratories are designated for Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests.
- Traceability: Maintain full material traceability from raw material to finished component, with unique markings and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020). Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Inspection: Implement robust contractor and subcontractor inspection procedures, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA QAR) is required.
- Configuration Control: Manage waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) with Government review and approval.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: May 22, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: April 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a DO/DX certified contract under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov.