ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
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, has issued a solicitation for an ADAPTER ASSEMBLY. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of a critical component designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems. Bidders must adhere to stringent quality, certification, and traceability requirements. Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the complete 1/2 IPS X 7/8-14 UNF, 700 PSI ADAPTER ASSEMBLY, manufactured in accordance with Electric Boat Drawing 2621-022-01, assembly 12A, sheet 12. The material for the adapter (piece 14A) must be MIL-C-15726, alloy C71500. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing for weld repairs, and strict adherence to mercury-free standards. Welding and brazing procedures must be qualified and approved prior to execution.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required 365 days after the effective date of the contract. Certification Data CDRLs must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Payment/Submission: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) is mandatory for payment instructions and certification data submission to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
Quality Assurance & Evaluation
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured)", necessitating special control procedures. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers. Extensive requirements for material traceability, certification (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678), and various inspections (receiving, final, 100% for traceability/certifications) are detailed. Waivers and deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.