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 Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for the supply of BALL JOINTs, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Solicitation issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order under DPAS. The response date is February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ball joints conforming to NAVSEA drawings 596-7409397 Assembly B and 801-6405227 Assembly 91 (less specific find numbers), along with all provided Engineering Reports. The material is critical, with potential failure leading to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for specific parts including Retainer, Ball, Flange, Upper Body, Grease Valve Body, Tube, Stud, Self-locking Hex Nut, Tubing, and Needle Valve, adhering to standards like QQ-N-281, MIL-T-1368, QQ-N-286, MIL-T-16420, and ASTM-B150.
- Testing: Extensive certifications are mandated for seamless tubing/pipe, visual and dye penetrant inspections, hydrostatic testing (with specific pressure/time tolerances), quality conformance tests, annealing/age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be conducted by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability and certification requirements are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability numbers marked on materials and comprehensive certification data.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Repair welding is prohibited on QQ-N-286 materials.
- Drawings: Access to classified drawings is required for award, but not for quoting. A facility clearance may be necessary.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Production Radiography 135 days after RSS approval; Final material delivery on or before 638 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). For drawing access, request on SAM.gov and email the Primary POC. Contact: Benjamin T. Spangler at BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL or 7712290573.