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 proposals for ADAPTER, STRAIGHT, HO (Product Service Code 4730). This is a critical procurement for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The material is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and design of fittings to meet MIL-F-24787 specifications, with specific material requirements including QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, and MIL-C-24723. Key requirements include:
- Qualification: Items must be on a Qualified Product List (QPL 24135, QPL 24136, QPL 24787).
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing certifications are required for non-destructive tests, annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Repair welding is prohibited on certain materials. Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for approval.
- Threads: Internal threads must be cut (cold forming not acceptable) and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability numbers, material marking (MIL-STD-792), and detailed certification reports (DI-MISC-81020).
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: May 4, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 45 working days. Final material delivery 365 days after acceptance. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Only items on a Qualified Product List (QPL) will be considered.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.