ADAPTER ASSEMBLY,VA
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 for the ADAPTER ASSEMBLY,VA. This is a Solicitation for a critical shipboard component, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due August 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of an Adapter, piece 27, consisting of a Flange (piece 27-S1) and a Nipple, Deck Fitting (piece 27-S2), in accordance with Newport News Drawing 6002-148, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material is for a crucial shipboard system, where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2020-O0008)
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: August 18, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: January 30, 2026, 10:54 AM UTC
- Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
The contract demands rigorous quality assurance, material traceability, and certification.
- Material: Flange material must be MIL-C-15726, Alloy C71500, Temper 060 or M20-soft; or forged MIL-C-24679, Alloy C71500.
- Testing & Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for specified parts. Certifications are needed for Non-Destructive Tests (NDT), visual, and dye penetrant inspections of weldments per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-STD-2035.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials.
- Submissions: Certification data, including weld procedures and qualification data, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Welding procedures and qualification data must be submitted within 120 days after contract award for approval.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
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.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings may require a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and inquiries. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).