ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,HO
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 Mech, is soliciting for ADAPTER, STRAIGHT, HO components. These are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The item is on a Qualified Product List (QPL), meaning only pre-approved sources will be considered. Offers are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for adapters that must meet specific manufacturing and design requirements per MIL-F-24787, including detailed material specifications for components like nipples and sockets (QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, MIL-C-24723). Key aspects include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with re-certification required if material properties are altered during fabrication.
- Testing: Certifications for Non-Destructive Tests, Annealing/Age Hardening, and Ultrasonic Inspection. Specific approved laboratories are mandated for Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests.
- Welding/Brazing: Strict adherence to specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278), with required submission and approval of procedures and qualification data.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 for calibration, or an acceptable alternative (MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Imperative for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers on materials and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020).
- Mercury Free: Components must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None Specified
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery; final material delivery 365 days after order. Early/incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact AMANDA.L.BAILEY50.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3354.