93--DURA 1 TILE EAV07
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of DURA 1 TILE EAV07. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement includes strict quality control, First Article Testing (FAT), and Production Lot Testing (PLT) for items intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Proposals are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of DURA 1 TILE EAV07, including O-ring cords, vacuum and gasket channels, and specific mold release agents (teflon or polyvinyl alcohol). The tiles must meet design, manufacture, and performance requirements specified in NAVSEA Drawing 690-6726598 and 7551301. Marking must comply with Mil-Std-129 and drawing requirements. The material must be mercury-free due to its intended use on submarines/surface ships.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a bilateral award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 9320 (Rubber Fabricated Materials)
- NAICS: 325212
- Delivery: 180 days for CLIN 0001AA
- Option: Option for increased quantity, 180 days after award; pricing requested for option.
- Proposal Due: February 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 19, 2026
Evaluation & Testing
Award will consider past performance (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)).
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required, Government testing. Offerors must provide specific samples (e.g., 30x30 inch bonded sample, various smaller samples for compressibility, hardness, density, string resonance, tensile, DMA, and a final tile) to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. FAT approval is required.
- Production Lot Testing (PLT): Required, Government testing, including destructive testing. Similar samples to FAT are required for lot acceptance. PLT approval is required prior to shipment.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
Special Requirements
- Qualified Products List (QPL): This item is on the QPL; only tested and approved items are acceptable.
- Drawings: Access to drawings (e.g., NAVSEA Drawing 690-6726598) must be requested on SAM.gov. Some drawings are classified (Confidential).
- Security Clearance: A Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254) is required due to classified documents.
- Priority Rating: The resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).