ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TU
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, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,TU components. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of 1 1/2IPS X 1 1/2 -11 1/2 NPSH ADAPTER ASSEMBLY in accordance with Electric Boat Drawing 2621-002-03 and ERSTD-A1079. Key requirements include:
- Material: MIL-C-15726, UNS Alloy C71500, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Welding and brazing must adhere to specific Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA.
- Traceability & Certification: As "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, strict traceability is mandated, including unique marking per MIL-STD-792 and comprehensive material certification test reports. Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is required.
- Inspection: Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (or SPC) and 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Prohibitions: Molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants are prohibited; A-A-59004 anti-galling compound must be used. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are not allowed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implies Firm Fixed-Price for this type of procurement)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review within 30 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) is required, with specific DODAACs for shipping (N50286) and inspection/acceptance (N39040).
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only offerors with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This is a DX/DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and inquiries.