BALL JOINT
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 Mech is soliciting for the manufacture of a BALL JOINT for crucial shipboard systems. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high probability of severe consequences from failure. The opportunity is Unrestricted, and proposals are due by May 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture ball joints in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 596-7409397 Assembly A and associated Engineering Reports. This includes strict adherence to material specifications (QQ-N-281, MIL-DTL-1222, QQ-N-286, ASTM-D4066), comprehensive testing (Visual, Dye Penetrant, Hydrostatic, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic, Radiography), and rigorous quality assurance. The requirement involves detailed traceability, certification, and marking for all components, particularly for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (originally Total Small Business, dissolved by Amendment 0002)
- Product Service Code: 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: April 30, 2026
- DPAS Rating: "DX" rated order for national defense use.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Weld procedures 120 days ADC; Final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Manufacturing requires adherence to specific material compositions, heat treatments for K-MONEL fasteners, and precise thread forming/inspection standards (FED-STD-H28 series). Welding and brazing must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and related specifications. Quality systems must meet ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as alternate) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3. Extensive CDRLs are required for test certifications, inspection procedures, welding data, material certifications, and special emphasis certificates. Traceability from raw material to finished component is critical, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE items. Access to classified drawings (830-6404016 - CONFIDENTIAL) is necessary, and a facility clearance may be required post-award.
Evaluation Factors
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed from N00102 to N50286. Drawings are included in the solicitation, and access must be requested on the SAM.gov page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.