BUSHING,SLEEVE
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of BUSHING,SLEEVE (identified as Hull Stem Sleeves). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. These components are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Hull Stem Sleeves, which must conform to NAVSEA Drawing 803-5959302, Item 11, and General Notes Drawing 803-5959311, with material specified as EB Spec 3644. Due to their critical application in shipboard systems, the use of incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
This solicitation mandates comprehensive quality assurance and testing. Requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts requiring certification, specifically Hull Stem Sleeves.
- Testing: Dye Penetrant Inspection, Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production welds, and Radiography per drawing 803-5959302 Supplementary Note S4.F(2).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique identification markings and detailed certification data.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with submittal for review and approval.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
- Certificates of Compliance: Required for Special Emphasis Material, detailing traceability and conformance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Contract will be a DO rated order under DPAS)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: April 14, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: March 12, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, Production Radiography 135 days after RSS approval, final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Important Notes
This requirement involves access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Offerors must download a security agreement form from SAM.gov and email the completed form to ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil to obtain drawings. All contractual documents and certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040). Email notifications for WAWF should be sent to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil.