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 (WSS) is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and quality assurance of TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM. This opportunity requires specialized manufacturing processes, rigorous testing, and adherence to specific military standards. The solicitation is now open to full and open competition, with proposals due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and quality control of the TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM, an assembly of parts. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with multiple drawing and MIL-spec requirements, particularly drawing 497A75300.
- Process qualification for critical manufacturing steps such as vulcanization of chloroprene rubber, installation of vibration damping tiles, bonding with epoxy adhesives, and gap filling.
- Strict adherence to mercury-free specifications for materials intended for submarine/surface ship use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / Full and Open Competition (changed from Total Small Business by Amendment 0003)
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published: April 15, 2026 (Amendment 0003)
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
Key Requirements
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required, including tensile tests on all bonded structures (IAW 8482158) and verification of cured hardness (IAW MIL-PRF-81733). Approval by NUWC NWPT ISEA is required prior to production.
- Production Lot Testing: Required, involving cured hardness tests (IAW MIL-PRF-81733) on each batch of mixed material used for structure bonding.
- Quality System: Offerors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 or MIL-I-45208.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973 for engineering changes, deviations, and waivers.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. Technical inquiries regarding testing should be directed to Michael Reed (michael.d.reed@navy.mil). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally and will be DX certified for national defense under DPAS.