BUSHING,MACHINE THR
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for BUSHING, MACHINE THR components. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I), crucial for shipboard systems, where incorrect or defective material could lead to catastrophic failure. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by September 5, 2025.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Stem Retaining Nut for a 4-inch Combination Hull and Backup Valve, in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 801-6404584, find no. 16. The material specified is ASTM-B139, UNS C51000, Temper H04. This is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to its critical application in shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5365 (Bushings, Rings, Shims And Spacers)
- Offer Due Date: September 5, 2025
- Published Date: January 16, 2026 (Initial publication, amended for due date)
- Delivery: 365 days for CLIN 0001AA.
- Contract Type: Bilateral award, DX certified for national defense under DPAS.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Quality & Compliance Requirements
This contract involves stringent quality assurance. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, with calibration systems meeting ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Key requirements include:
- Material Traceability: Essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, chemical/mechanical analysis, and certification test reports.
- Certifications: Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, Test Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), and Material Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-81020).
- Welding/Brazing: Specific procedures and personnel qualifications are required, with data submission for review and approval.
- Inspection: Government Source Inspection (GSI) at the contractor's plant. Final inspection includes 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Submissions: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) have specific submission and approval processes. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.