58--TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE
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 of TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), requiring a bilateral award. Proposals are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and quality assurance of TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE. Key requirements include strict adherence to specified drawings (e.g., 497A75300) and military specifications such as MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-973 for configuration control. Offerors must comply with process qualifications for vulcanization, vibration damping, epoxy bonding, and gap filling. The item must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships. First Article Approval (Contractor Testing) and Production Lot Approval (Contractor Testing) are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral Award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 9:30 PM EST
- Published: January 8, 2026
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable 365 days after award.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC. A quality system compliant with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208) is required. Authorized distributors must provide proof on company letterhead. Technical inquiries regarding testing should be directed to Michael Reed (michael.d.reed@navy.mil).