BONNET, ASSY
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of BONNET, ASSY components. This is a Solicitation for Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious consequences. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of BONNET, ASSY components, identified under Product Service Code 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered). The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its crucial role in shipboard systems, requiring stringent control procedures to prevent failure. The Bonnet must conform to NAVSHIPS drawing 803-2177525, part number 803-2177525-C8XX-86.
Key Requirements
- Material: Must be ASTM-A105 or MIL-S-24093, Type V, Class H, phosphate coated per Drawing 2177525. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required.
- Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for Dye Penetrant Inspection (all hardfacing after final machining) and Non-Destructive Tests (weld repair). Mechanical properties testing is required for specific materials (e.g., ASTM-A105) for each heat in each heat treat charge.
- Welding & Brazing: Must adhere to specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278). Procedures and Qualification Data must be submitted for review and approval within 120 days after contract award, with approval expected within 90 days of receipt.
- Quality System: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. A copy of current documented quality system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) is required prior to award.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is mandatory, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material per MIL-STD-792.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Contractors must notify the DCMA QAR.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 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 "DX" rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page and followed up with an email to the Primary POC. The Primary POC is CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (717-605-3229).