59--SEAL, WAVEGUIDE
Overview
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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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Waveguide Seals for the AN/BPS-15 radar Waveguide Pressure Window Assembly. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent quality control. This is a DX rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the complete AN/BPS-15 radar Waveguide Pressure Window Assembly, in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawings 6640200 and 6640201, Item 34. This includes specific material requirements for parts like the Window Support Base, Window Ring, Window Hold Down Ring, Window, and Socket Head Cap Screw, with detailed chemical and mechanical analysis and testing certifications. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with specific drawings and material specifications (e.g., ASTM-B301, ASTM D4976, MIL-DTL-1222, QQ-N-286).
- Extensive testing certifications for non-destructive tests, ultrasonic inspection, waveguide pressure window assembly acceptance tests, and liquid penetrant inspection.
- Strict pressure and test time tolerances.
- Detailed O-ring groove and sealing surface inspection criteria.
- Specific requirements for thread forming, K-MONEL fasteners, thread inspection, and approved Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test Laboratories.
- Prohibition of molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants; Anti-galling compound A-A-59004 must be used.
- Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
- Welding and brazing must adhere to specific military standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
- Configuration control, including waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free material requirement.
- Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1250 employees.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award. The award will be a DX rated order for national defense use.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offerors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or an alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Strict traceability and certification requirements apply for Level I/SUBSAFE material. Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed. Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.