BODY,DYNAMIC SEAL
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, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of 8 BODY,DYNAMIC SEAL units (NSN 5820 011586886) for use on Navy submarines. This requirement was initially set aside for small businesses, but a recent amendment has removed the small business set-aside, making it an unrestricted competition.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the manufacture and quality assurance of Body, Dynamic Seal units. Key requirements include:
- Design and Manufacturing: Adherence to Drawing RE-D102152 and associated specifications.
- Marking: Permanent marking and identification per Drawing RE-D102152 and MIL-STD-130.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be free from metallic mercury contamination. If mercury is a functional part, written approval from the PCO is required.
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
Quality Assurance
Offerors must establish a robust quality inspection system in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, or ISO 10012. Specific requirements include:
- Submission of a written Quality Inspection and Test Plan (DD Form 1423) for Government approval.
- Material Control: Certified quantitative mill or industrial laboratory reports for chemical and physical analysis.
- Production Lot Inspection: 100% visual/dimensional inspection and submission of Production Lot Testing/Inspection Reports (including Certified Mill, Visual/Dimensional, and Mercury Exclusion Certifications) for Government approval prior to shipment.
- Final Acceptance: Conducted by the cognizant DCMA-QAR in conjunction with NSWCPD Quality Assurance Specialist surveillance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside Removed)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 9, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Best Value determination, considering both price and non-price factors. Non-price factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price and include:
- Delivery Lead Time: Proposed lead times will be evaluated, with shorter, more favorable times rated higher.
- Past Performance: Assessment of successful performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, proactive management, and customer satisfaction on related contracts.