COUPLING ASSY, 3/8
Overview
Buyer
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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 for a 3/8 Inch Coupler Assembly. This critical component is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for use in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due August 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of 3/8 Inch Coupler Assemblies in accordance with Snap-tite drawing B647-78357, P/N B647-2. Key requirements include:
- Oxygen Cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specific parts (Adaptor, Body, Sliding Sleeve) using QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, Hot Finished material.
- Testing Certifications for Non-Destructive Tests (Weld Repair/Production Weld) and Production Testing (Each Assembly per TS-208).
- Adherence to specified pressure and test time tolerances.
- Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, with inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Welding and Brazing must follow specified NAVSEA standards, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
- A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory for this SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL.
- Contractors must maintain a Quality System in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 for calibration), or an acceptable alternate (MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662).
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source.
- Traceability and Certification are paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identification numbers and comprehensive material certification reports. Electronic signatures are permitted under controlled conditions.
- Strict Material Handling procedures are required, including traceability markings for raw materials and segregation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: August 18, 2026, 8:30 PM Eastern Time
- Published: January 30, 2026
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on Contracts Opportunities, followed by an email to the Primary POC. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order under DPAS. The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed to N50286.