COUPLING,FLEXIBLE
Overview
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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 (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) is soliciting proposals for Flexible Couplings (Product Service Code 4730). This opportunity is for a 3-inch Sound Isolation Flexible Connection to be used in a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The material's critical nature necessitates stringent control procedures to prevent failure, which could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete 3-inch Sound Isolation Flexible Connection in accordance with Murdock Engineering drawing 298704 assembly 298704-100, with specific amplifications and modifications. This includes detailed material specifications for components like the body, back seal flange, shape, elbow, welding hub, and socket head cap screws, requiring materials such as SAE AMS-QQ-S-763, ASTM A403, ASTM A182, and FF-S-86.
Key Requirements
- Testing & Certification: Extensive certifications are required for various tests including Dye Penetrant Inspection, Liquid Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Visual Magnification, Hydrostatic Pressure Test, and Non-Destructive Tests. Hydrogen embrittlement relief is mandatory for plated/coated fasteners.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by DCMA is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification are essential for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials and direct linkage to chemical and mechanical property certifications.
- 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 submissions.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: March 18, 2026
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment. The point of contact for this opportunity is Noelle M. Smith at noelle.m.smith10.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3992.