59--ADAPTER,CONNECTOR
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for Adapter, Connector components, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of a Complete Connector Assembly in accordance with Naval Ordnance Systems Command Drawing LD162875 and Military Specification MIL-C-82620, incorporating Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 82.357. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship. The scope includes providing one Missile Control Cable Assembly (NIIN 7H1410-01-127-1150) and one Umbilical Cable Set (NIIN 6150-01-030-0510) for required non-destructive testing.
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Requires delivery of 4 units for destructive First Article Tests to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Material Certification & Traceability: Extensive requirements for material certification (DI-MISC-81020), including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, re-certification for altered properties, and strict traceability markings (MIL-STD-792). Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific controls.
- Welding & Testing: Detailed welding procedures, qualification data, and consumed weld metal certifications are required. Various tests are mandated, including non-destructive, acceptance, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant inspections. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 material must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for waivers, deviations (Critical, Major, Minor), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined, requiring Government review and approval.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors are responsible for flowing down quality and traceability requirements to sub-tier suppliers and ensuring their compliance.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Contact
The complete RFP package must be signed and returned prior to the closing date. Emailed or faxed proposals are acceptable; NECO quotes will not be accepted. For drawing access, request on SAM.gov and then email the Primary POC. Primary Contact: BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL, 771-229-0573.