58--TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE
SOL #: N0010426QNB23Solicitation
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
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 5, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 24, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 7, 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, has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture of a TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE. This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be a DO certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE, specifically referencing drawing 497A75300 (CAGE 53711) and part number 497A75300-29. Key requirements include:
- Design & Manufacture: Adherence to specified drawings and military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-129 for marking).
- Process Qualification: Vendors must comply with and qualify processes for vulcanization of chloroprene rubber (NAVSEA Drawing 8482161), installation of vibration damping tiles (8482159), bonding with epoxy adhesives (8482158), and gap filling (8482160). Requalification is required if materials or processes change.
- Testing: Requires First Article Approval (Contractor Testing), including tensile tests on bonded structures (6,000 lbs load minimum) and cured hardness tests (MIL-PRF-81733). Production Lot Approval (Contractor Testing) is also required, involving hardness tests on each batch of mixed material.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Material Restrictions: The item must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality System: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208 for existing systems).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Key Information for Offerors
- Drawing Access: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed POC.
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Proof of authorization must be submitted with the offer.
- Contact Information:
- Contracting Officer: Stephen A. Knox (stephen.a.knox.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-6805)
- Technical POC (Testing): Michael Reed (michael.d.reed@navy.mil, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport)
People
Points of Contact
STEPHEN.A.KNOX.CIV@US.NAVY.MILPRIMARY