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 (WSS) is issuing a Solicitation for the manufacture of TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE components. This requirement is under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The opportunity involves complex manufacturing and testing processes for critical underwater sound equipment. Proposals are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and quality assurance of TOWED ARRAY SUBASSE components, adhering to specific design, manufacturing, and performance requirements detailed in drawing 497A75300 (cage 53711). The item is an assembly of parts, and both piece parts and assemblage processes must comply with production notes and drawing specifications. Key requirements include:
- Process Qualification: Required for NAVSEA Drawings 8482161, 8482159, 8482158, and 8482160.
- First Article Approval (Contractor Testing): Includes tensile testing on bonded structures (6,000 lbs minimum load) and cured hardness verification per MIL-PRF-81733.
- Production Lot Approval (Contractor Testing): Involves cured FN 10 hardness tests on each batch of mixed material.
- Configuration Control: Must comply with MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free from mercury contamination for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality System: Acceptable quality system in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award expected)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5845 - Underwater Sound Equipment
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a DO certified order for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the listed POC. Technical inquiries regarding testing and approval should be directed to Michael Reed (michael.d.reed@navy.mil). The primary contracting contact is Stephen A. Knox (stephen.a.knox.civ@us.navy.mil).