BUBBLE WIND FLAT

SOL #: N0010425QZE21Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)

PSC

Glass Fabricated Materials (9340)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ec2226b6d97d4e8da018d8bd160c5b47/view

Timeline

Posted

Sep 19, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 3, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 proposals for Bubble Station Windows (also referred to as "BUBBLE WIND FLAT"). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for Glass Fabricated Materials (PSC 9340). The required material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 3, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Bubble Station Windows" which are critical components for shipboard systems. The material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Key requirements include:

Compliance with toxicity and flammability standards (NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290) for non-metallic materials.
Adherence to detailed acceptance criteria for interior and exterior defects (e.g., inclusions, bubbles, cracks, scratches, gouges).
Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
Strict configuration control, including procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) via the ECDS system.
Material must be mercury-free.
Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Product Service Code: 9340 (Glass Fabricated Materials)
Response Due: March 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
Published: February 19, 2026
Delivery: Final material delivery required within 186 days of award.
Prompt Payment: Constructive Acceptance period is 45 days after delivery.
Warranty: 365 days after acceptance of material.

Key Requirements

Offerors must provide a Certificate of Compliance for all items, certifying adherence to procurement documents, specifications, and drawings, with traceability to individual item markings. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. This requirement is DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and falls under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).