53--SPACER

SOL #: N0010425QFF50Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Metal Crown (332119)

PSC

Bushings, Rings, Shims And Spacers (5365)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4934e462429d42f1851041808164d81c/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 27, 2026

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 Spacers (Part Number 228), designated as Special Emphasis Material, for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the manufacture of Spacers (Part Number 228) in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7106789, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. The material is critical, and its failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. An amendment increased the quantity for item 0001AA from 11 EA to 30 EA.

Quality & Compliance Requirements

Contractors must adhere to stringent quality standards, including maintaining a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate quality system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. The material must be mercury-free. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, including submitting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes and obtaining approval for waivers/deviations. Traceability is paramount, requiring permanent markings per MIL-STD-792 and comprehensive Objective Quality Evidence (OQE). A Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) is mandatory, detailing contractor information, NSN, cure date, manufacturer's compound number, and a statement of full compliance.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Solicitation
Product Service Code: 5365 (Bushings, Rings, Shims And Spacers)
NAICS: 332119
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Proposal Due Date: May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
Published Date: April 29, 2026
Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 18 working days after receipt, Final material delivery 186 days.
Warranty: One year (365 days) after the last delivery.

Submission Requirements

Certification documentation, including the Special Emphasis C of C, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes are "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and waiver requests.