BALL & SEAT SET
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 proposals for a BALL & SEAT SET under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity is for a critical shipboard system, requiring specialized materials and rigorous quality control. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit consisting of one Ball (piece 18, Newport News Drawing 255582) and two mating Seats (piece 17, Newport News Drawing 255584). The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship. Specific material requirements include SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 for the Ball, and MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc. for the Seats, with detailed property specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 30, 2026
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This opportunity demands strict adherence to quality and traceability. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source. Extensive requirements for material traceability, certifications (including Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material), testing (Hydrostatic, Dye Penetrant, NDT), and welding procedures are detailed. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific review and approval processes. No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
Submission & Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This solicitation was issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed to N50286.