58--TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM

SOL #: N0010426QNA04Solicitation

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

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

Underwater Sound Equipment (5845)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3cd780bfe3d54aacbd550335942e6a99/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 3, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 13, 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, through NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and quality assurance of TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM components. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by March 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM, specifically Part Number 497A75300-19, as detailed in drawing 497A75300 (cage 53711). The scope includes design, manufacturing, and performance to meet specified standards.

Key Requirements

Process Qualification: Vendors must comply with multiple drawing and military specifications, including NAVSEA Drawing 8482161 (Vulcanization), 8482159 (Vibration Damping), 8482158 (Epoxy Adhesives), and 8482160 (Gap Filling). Process qualification is required prior to accepting production orders, with requalification necessary if materials or processes change.
First Article Testing (FAT): Required per FAR 52.209-3. This includes tensile testing on bonded structures (IAW 8482158) to withstand a minimum 6,000 LBS load and verifying cured hardness (IAW MIL-PRF-81733). Approval of the FAT report by NUWC NWPT ISEA is mandatory before commencing production.
Production Lot Testing: Required, involving cured FN 10 hardness tests (IAW MIL-PRF-81733) on each batch of mixed material used for structure bonding.
Mercury-Free: All materials supplied must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Strict protocols apply for any required mercury inclusion.
Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208).
Configuration Control: MIL-STD-973 (Paragraph 5.4.8) governs Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.

Contract Details

Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
DPAS Rating: DX certified for national defense (Provision 52.211-14 applies).
Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC.

Submission & Contact

Proposal Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Contact: For general inquiries, contact Heather R. Jones at HEATHER.R.JONES52.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4866. For testing-related questions, contact Michael Reed at michael.d.reed@navy.mil (Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport).