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 Mech) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of AFTERBODY TRIM PODs, classified under Product Service Code 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the supply of critical shipboard material. The response date has been extended to May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the design, manufacture, and performance of AFTERBODY TRIM PODs, which are crucial shipboard system components. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high probability of severe consequences from incorrect or defective material. Contractors must adhere to specific design, manufacturing, and performance requirements outlined in CAGE 53711 Drawing 8436725, with particular attention to Find No. 19, Part No. 8436725-6.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Quality systems are subject to Government evaluation and audit.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, identified by unique traceability, heat-lot, or heat-treat numbers. Material markings must be permanent per MIL-STD-792. A Certificate of Compliance, traceable to each serialized component, is mandatory, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Inspection: While the resulting award will not contain Government Source Inspection (GSI), Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Contractors must notify the Government representative (DCMA) for planning. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (Level II, zero defects) and 100% inspection of traceability markings and certification test reports.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS are due 20 days prior to delivery, followed by a 18-working-day review by PNSY, and final material delivery within 186 days.
- Other: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. Drawings are restricted access on SAM.gov; interested vendors must email the POC after requesting access.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech
- Contact: ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-7574
Important Notes
Inspection and Acceptance has been changed from Source to Destination. Prompt Payment (FAR 52.232-25(a)(5)) constructive acceptance period is extended from 7 to 45 days after delivery. This contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).