BELL CRANK
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of BELL CRANK components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for crucial shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to the high criticality of its function. Failure of these components could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be required to produce Bell Cranks in strict accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawings 751-6402626 and DN6402626A1. The material specified is QQ-N-286, annealed and age hardened, with finish A or B. Key requirements include no weld repair on QQ-N-286 material and adherence to mercury-free specifications. The scope emphasizes rigorous quality assurance, testing, and certification processes for Level I/SUBSAFE material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
- Priority: This is a "DX" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality Assurance & Submission
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208), ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Certifications are mandatory for chemical/mechanical analysis, annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection, with Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests requiring approved laboratories. Strict material traceability (DI-MISC-81020) and certification are paramount, including unique markings and controlled electronic signatures. Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source, with detailed receiving and final inspection protocols, including 100% inspection for traceability and certifications. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This opportunity involves Critical Safety Item (CSI) material. All packaging must conform to MIL-STD 2073. Any waivers, deviations, or Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must receive prior approval from the Contracting Officer.