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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of BUSHING,SLEEVE components. This requirement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), necessitating stringent quality control and certification procedures. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacture and delivery of Hull Stem Sleeves in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 803-5959302, Item 11, and General Notes Drawing 803-5959311, with specific modifications. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts requiring certification (e.g., Hull Stem Sleeve material per EB Spec 3644), Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Radiography. Welding, brazing, and associated procedures must adhere to specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery required on or before 365 days after the effective contract date. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with PNSY review within 30 working days.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with notification to DCMA upon award.
- Material Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material certification test reports must include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with re-certification required if material properties are altered during fabrication. Electronic signatures on certification documents are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Radiography: Required for Hull Stem Sleeves per drawing 803-5959302 Supplementary Note S4.F(2) and T9074-AS-GIB-010/271. Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) must be submitted for review.
- Documentation: Certification data, including RSS and Production Radiography, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Security: This requirement involves access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Offerors must download and email a completed security agreement form to ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil to obtain drawings.
Submission & Contact
All contractual documents are considered issued upon electronic transmission. For drawing access, download the security agreement form from SAM.gov and email it to ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil. The primary point of contact is Ashton K. Perry (ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-7574).