COUPLING
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 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg (Department of the Navy) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a COUPLING, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), for use in crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a Coupling in accordance with Kollmorgen drawing 547C002674. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B271, ASTM-B505, or ASTM B584 Alloy C92300, meeting specific mechanical properties.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Dye Penetrant Inspection and Radiography for each Coupling. Extensive material certification, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, is required. Certifications must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 quality systems. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, with permanent marking on materials.
- Welding: Specific welding procedure and qualification data submission for review and approval, including consumed weld metal Certificate of Compliance.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Other: Mercury-free materials, compliance with various MIL-STDs and NAVSEA documents. This is a DX rated order under DPAS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implied)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 6, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
Amendments have been issued to allow for drawing uploads and to set the closing date to January 30, 2026. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Certification data and Radiographic Shooting Sketches must be submitted via WAWF, with specific