AFTERBODY TRIM POD
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the production of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 8436725 Find No. 18, Part No. 8436725-5. The material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Key aspects include:
- Quality System Requirements: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or acceptable alternatives like MIL-I-45208 and MIL-STD-45662. The contractor's quality system will be subject to Government evaluation and audit.
- Traceability and Certification: Mandatory traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020), with unique traceability markings (MIL-STD-792) maintained throughout all processes, including subcontracted operations. Material certification reports must be positive, unqualified, and reflect actual attributes.
- Inspection: Contractor, subcontractor, and final inspections are required, including 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability markings, and certification reports. Government Quality Assurance at source is mandated.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Product Service Code: 2040 (Marine Hardware And Hull Items)
Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation are restricted and available on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must request access and then email the Point of Contact to inform them of the request. The resulting award will be a DO certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Prompt Payment terms are extended to 45 days. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.