BULKHEAD
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 the manufacture and quality requirements of BULKHEADs. This opportunity is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resulting award will be bilaterally issued and DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture of BULKHEADs according to design, manufacturing, and performance specifications detailed in drawing 2526780, cage 10001. Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers, submitted to NAVICP-MECH.
- Mercury-Free: Strict prohibition of metallic mercury and contamination, as the material is intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Specific approval is required if mercury is a functional part.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspections, maintaining a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: April 8, 2026.
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable within 365 days after award.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) instructions specify Stand-Alone Receiving Report - Certifications or COMBO - Receiving Report & Invoice - Material.
Evaluation
Award will be based upon the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.