BRAZING ALLOY,SILVE
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 for Silver Brazing Alloy (Silver Brazing Rings, Size 3/8 Inch NPS). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Proposals are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for Silver Brazing Rings, Size 3/8 Inch NPS, conforming to Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 803-1385942, Piece 11, and material specification QQ-B-654, Class BCuP-5. The material is critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Refined silver will be supplied as Government Furnished Material (GFM).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: September 19, 2025
- 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.
Quality & Compliance
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability and certification are required for all materials, including quantitative chemical analysis. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.