COUPLING ASSY, 1/4

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for a 1/4 Inch Coupler Assembly. This is a critical "Special Emphasis Material" (Level I, Scope of Certification) item for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The opportunity is a Solicitation with no set-aside specified. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of a 1/4 Inch Coupler Assembly in accordance with Snap-tite drawing B648-78357, P/N B648-2, with specific amplifications. Key requirements include:

• Oxygen Cleaning: Must comply with MIL-STD-1330.
• Material Certification: Required for parts like Adaptor, Body, and Sliding Sleeve, using QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, Hot Finished material.
• Testing: Includes Non-Destructive Tests for welds and Production Testing for each assembly per Test Specification TS-208.
• Pressure Tolerances: Detailed specifications for pressure tests below 100 PSIG, at/above 100 PSIG up to 2500 PSIG, and above 2500 PSIG.
• Thread Inspection: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series (System 21 or 22).
• Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with required procedure and qualification data submission.
• Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
• Quality Assurance: Requires a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
• Traceability & Certification: Imperative for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and comprehensive material certification test reports. Electronic signatures are acceptable under specific controls.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: None specified
• Response Due: February 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
• Published: February 10, 2026
• Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the effective contract date.
• Priority: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS, issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).

Key Instructions

• Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. WAWF details: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040. Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
• Quality System Procedures: Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit current documented quality system procedures to the PCO prior to award.
• ECDS: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.