58--TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM
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 MECH is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and quality assurance of TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Proposals are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM, specifically meeting design, manufacture, and performance requirements outlined in drawing 497A75300 (cage 53711). Key aspects include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Process Qualification: Vendors must comply with multiple drawing and mil-spec requirements, including NAVSEA Drawings 8482161, 8482159, 8482158, and 8482160 for vulcanization, vibration damping tiles, epoxy bonding, and gap filling. Process qualification is required prior to production orders, with requalification if materials or processes change.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury Free: Materials supplied must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, with strict controls and testing protocols.
Contract Details & Quality Requirements
- Contract Type: Solicitation, leading to a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 also permitted).
- DX Certification: Any awarded contract will be DX certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Testing and Approval
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required per FAR 52.209-3. This involves contractor testing, including tensile tests on bonded structures and verification of cured hardness. A report must be submitted and approved by NUWC NWPT ISEA prior to commencing production.
- Production Lot Testing: Required, involving quality conformance hardness tests on each batch of mixed material used for structure bonding.
- Testing POC: Michael Reed (michael.d.reed@navy.mil) from Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.
Submission & Contact Information
- Proposal Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 21:30:00Z.
- Drawing Access: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the POC.
- Primary Contact: Heather R. Jones (HEATHER.R.JONES52.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-4866).