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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a solicitation for ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PI components. These are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the manufacture and supply of adapters that meet stringent specifications, primarily MIL-F-24787, and are qualified for use with MIL-H-24135/2 hoses. Key requirements include:
- Specific material compositions for parts like Swivel Nut, Socket, and Hose Nipple (e.g., QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, MIL-C-24723).
- Extensive testing and certification, including Ultrasonic Inspection, Annealing, Age Hardening, and Non-Destructive Tests, with specific approved laboratories for certain tests.
- Strict quality assurance in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration).
- Mandatory traceability and certification for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792.
- Detailed welding and brazing procedures, requiring prior approval of qualification data.
- Compliance with mercury-free requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- DPAS Rating: "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use.
Evaluation
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. This item is on a Qualified Product List (QPL), meaning only tested and approved items will be considered.
Additional Notes
Certification data, including DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each material shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. The opportunity is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be submitted via the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system.