CONNECTOR,FLEXIBLE
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, has issued a Solicitation for the repair and refurbishment of Flexible Connectors. This requirement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control. This is a Level 1 Repair and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the teardown, evaluation, inspection, and full repair of flexible connectors to "like new" or "A" condition. The scope includes detailed requirements for:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Cleaning, recording identifying markings, maintaining traceability, and replacing non-usable parts with required certifications.
- Material Specifications: Adherence to specific material standards (e.g., MIL-C-15726, QQ-N-281, FF-S-86, QQ-N-286) for various components.
- Extensive Testing & Certification: Non-Destructive Tests (Dye Penetrant, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic), Hydrostatic Pressure Tests, Quality Conformance Tests, and Wedge Tensile Tests. Certifications are required for specific parts and tests.
- Quality Assurance: Compliance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, detailed inspection procedures for contractors and subcontractors, traceability, material handling, and discrepancy reporting. Welding and brazing require specific procedures and qualifications.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for repair services.
- Pricing: Offerors must submit NOT TO EXCEED (NTE) or FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) for repair, including a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price. An approximate cost of a new item should also be provided if available.
- Set-Aside: None (as per amendment).
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 125 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 13, 2026.
Additional Notes
Shipping costs are excluded as the government will utilize its own shipping system. The contract utilizes Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV). Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286.