AN/BPS-16 RADAR MAS
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the AN/BPS-16 Radar Mast. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of AN/BPS-16 Radar Masts in accordance with Sperry Marine Inc. Drawing 1978732 and Parts List PL1978732, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts like the Mast (Item 1), using QQ-N-286, Form 2, annealed and age-hardened to achieve a minimum yield strength of 85,000 PSI.
- Extensive Testing: Required certifications for Hydrostatic Pressure Test, Ultrasonic Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Annealing/Age Hardening. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Manufacturing Standards: Internal threads must be cut (no cold forming), and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series. Thread lubricants must not contain molybdenum disulfide; A-A-59004 is specified. Welding and brazing must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, requiring prior approval of procedures and qualification data.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability and certification requirements for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers, material marking per MIL-STD-792, and comprehensive material certification reports (DI-MISC-81020).
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; PNSY review 6 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on beta.SAM, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.