AFTERBODY TRIM POD
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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of Afterbody Trim Pods. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for critical components used in shipboard systems. Proposals are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall manufacture Afterbody Trim Pods in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 8436725 (Part No. 8436725-6). These items are designated as Special Emphasis material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Because these components are used in crucial shipboard systems, the use of incorrect or defective material carries a high probability of failure resulting in serious injury or loss of the vessel.
Key requirements include:
- Quality Systems: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or MIL-I-45208 standards.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) are required, including chemical and mechanical analysis reports.
- Configuration Control: Maintenance of equipment baseline and submission of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for any modifications.
- Mercury Free: Hardware must be free of mercury contamination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Priority Rating: DO certified for national defense
- Delivery Schedule: Final delivery of material is required within 186 days of award. Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted 20 days prior to delivery.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026
Evaluation
Evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to meet stringent technical specifications and quality system requirements. Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the government at the source (DCMA) and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation have restricted access on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must request access through the portal and email the Primary POC to notify them of the request. All certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).