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 proposals for the manufacture of a BONNET, ASSY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical component designated as "Special Emphasis Material" for crucial shipboard systems. The order is "DX" rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), indicating national defense use. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a "BONNET, ASSY" in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 803-2177525, part number 803-2177525-C8XX-86. The material must be ASTM-A105 or MIL-S-24093, Type V, Class H, and phosphate coated. Key requirements include:
- Testing Certifications: Dye Penetrant Inspection for hardfacing and Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair.
- Heat Treatment: Mechanical properties testing for specific materials.
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specified standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring submission and approval prior to work.
- Internal Threads: Must be formed by cutting and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Quality System: 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.
- Traceability & Certification: Required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability markings and quantitative chemical/mechanical analysis.
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds allowed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Welding procedure and qualification data due 120 days after contract award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
- Certifications: Certification data, including Test Certification (DI-MISC-80678), welding procedures (DI-MISC-80875), and weld procedure qualification data (DI-MISC-80876), must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL is required.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Primary Point of Contact is CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.