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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a BONNET ASSY (Part Number 803-2177525-C8XX-87). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system component, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. The resultant award will be a bilateral contract, requiring the contractor's written acceptance, and will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by July 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacturing and delivery of a Bonnet Assembly, which includes a yoke bushing, gland eye bolts, groove pins, identification plate, drive screws, and the bonnet itself. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Therefore, stringent quality control and certification procedures are invoked.
Key Requirements
- Material: Bonnet (Piece 86) must be ASTM-A105 or MIL-S-24093, Type V, Class H, phosphate coated.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO 9001, amplified by ISO 10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible.
- Certifications & Testing: Required for quantitative chemical/mechanical analysis, Dye Penetrant Inspection (all hardfacing), and Non-Destructive Tests (weld repair). Heat treat requirements and thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series) are also specified.
- Traceability: Mandatory for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, maintained from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) via unique traceability numbers.
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specific NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Procedures and qualification data require prior review and approval.
- Inspection: Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required at the source. Contractors must maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Strict procedures for submission and approval of waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Mercury Free: All hardware and supplies must be free of intentionally added mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 21, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: June 8, 2026, 8:11 AM UTC
- Delivery: Material on or before 365 days after contract effective date. CDRLs 20 days prior to material delivery.
Submission & Contact
Certification data and WAWF payment instructions are detailed, requiring submission to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF. Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov. For inquiries, contact KATHRYN.E.SHUTT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-2430.