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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The item is designated as "Special Emphasis Material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 8436725 Find No. 18, Part No. 8436725-5. The material is critical, with a high probability of failure if incorrect or defective, potentially leading to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. The contract will be a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with a DO rating.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 2040 (Marine Hardware And Hull Items)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required 186 days after award, with certification data due 20 days prior.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified), ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025, or an acceptable alternate of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. This system is subject to Government evaluation and audit.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability is mandatory, linking material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020) via unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-792. Certification data must be positive and unqualified.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source by a DCMA QAR. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (Level II) or Statistical Process Control (SPC), with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Drawings: Associated drawings are available on SAM.gov but require restricted access approval. Interested vendors must email the POC after requesting access.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with prompt payment changed from 7 to 45 days after delivery.
- Warranty: One year (365 days) after the date of last delivery.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by electronic commerce methods. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission and approval processes.