ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PI
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 ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PI components. This requirement is for Qualified Product List (QPL) items, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), crucial for shipboard systems. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of straight pipe adapters meeting MIL-F-24787 specifications, with specific material requirements including QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, and MIL-C-24723. The material is for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside (QPL item)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
This is a QPL item, meaning only products tested and approved per qualification requirements are acceptable. The contract mandates a robust quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive traceability and certification are required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, and specific marking per MIL-STD-792. Welding and brazing procedures must be qualified and approved. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be submitted via the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
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.
Submission Instructions
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). No material is to be shipped prior to receipt of acceptance. Contact Benjamin Spangler at benjamin.t.spangler.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-0573 for inquiries.