ANTENNA ASSEMBLY,HO
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for an Antenna Assembly, HO. This is a Solicitation for crucial shipboard "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The requirement is a "DX" rated order for national defense use. The Small Business Set-Aside has been dissolved, making this an unrestricted competition. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the complete antenna horn assembly to be in accordance with Kollmorgen drawing 934D055166 and parts list PL 934D055166. Specific material requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for the Antenna Bushing (Kollmorgen drawing 934D055310), conforming to MIL-C-15726, Alloy C71500. Extensive testing certifications are mandated, including Non-Destructive Tests for welds, Hydrostatic Pressure Tests, Nitrogen Pressure Tests, and Dye Penetrant Inspection for the Antenna Bushing. Prohibited thread lubricants include molybdenum disulfide; Anti-galling compound A-A-59004 must be used. Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Welding and brazing processes must adhere to specific military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
Quality & Compliance
Given the "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" designation, stringent quality assurance is required. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source will be performed. Comprehensive traceability and certification are paramount, requiring unique traceability numbers, material markings per MIL-STD-792, and detailed material certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Certification data, including test results, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 2040 (Marine Hardware And Hull Items)
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 13, 2026, 10:45 PM EST
- Delivery: Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Amendments
This opportunity was initially set aside for small businesses, but an amendment has dissolved the small business set-aside, opening it to full and open competition. The closing date has also been extended.