59--SEAL, WAVEGUIDE
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Waveguide Pressure Window Assemblies (SEAL, WAVEGUIDE), specifically the complete AN/BPS-15 radar assembly. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as "Special Emphasis Material" due to its critical role in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality controls. Proposals are due March 6, 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 components like the Window Support Base (ASTM-B301, UNS Alloy C14500), Window (High Density Polyethylene per ASTM D4976), and Socket Head Cap Screws (MIL-DTL-1222, QQ-N-286). The material is critical, and its failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing and certification are required for materials and assemblies, including non-destructive tests, ultrasonic inspection, waveguide pressure window assembly acceptance tests, and liquid penetrant inspection. Certifications for chemical and mechanical analysis are mandatory for specified parts.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for all Special Emphasis Material, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials.
- Welding/Brazing: Specific procedures and qualifications are required for welding and brazing, with prior approval needed for qualification data. Repair welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (DX rated order under DPAS)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation Factors
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. Eligibility requires an acceptable Quality Control Manual.
Additional Notes
This requirement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.