BUBBLE WIND FLAT
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, 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).
Submission & Contact
Access to associated drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
- Contact: Ashton K. Perry
- Email: ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
- Phone: 717-605-7574