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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical component used in a crucial shipboard system. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing the AFTERBODY TRIM POD in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 8436725 Find No. 19, Part No. 8436725-6, and other specified requirements. This includes strict adherence to design, manufacture, and performance standards for this critical component.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Traceability & Certification: Mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring material traceability to certification test reports (chemical and mechanical analysis). Specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 apply.
- Inspection & Acceptance: Inspection and Acceptance have been changed from Source to Destination. The resulting award will not contain Government Source Inspection (GSI). However, the contract provides for Government Quality Assurance at source, and contractors must notify the Government representative for planning.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Detailed procedures for submission and approval are outlined, requiring review by the Contracting Officer.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery, followed by an 18-working-day review by PNSY, with final material delivery 186 days after award.
- Drawings: Restricted access drawings are available on SAM.gov; interested vendors must email the POC for approval after requesting access.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with prompt payment constructive acceptance changed from 7 to 45 days.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Contact: Ashton K. Perry (ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-7574)
Important Notes
This opportunity is DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.