COVER,ACCESS
Overview
Buyer
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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 MECH, is seeking proposals for the procurement of an Access Cover for a 4-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for hardware (PSC 5340). Proposals are due by August 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a specialized Access Cover to be used in a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 4687578, item 5.
- Material: ASTM-B369, Alloy UNS C96400.
- Extensive testing: Non-Destructive Tests, Weldability Test, Hydrostatic Test (1050 PSI for 3 minutes minimum), and Radiography on each Access Cover.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series and O-ring groove inspection.
- Welding/Brazing must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and 0900-LP-001-7000.
- Strict traceability and certification requirements for all materials and processes, including a Certificate of Compliance.
- Maintenance of a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: August 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 4, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective contract date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
Additional Notes
All contractual documents are "issued" electronically. Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and email the Primary POC. Certification data and Radiographic Shooting Sketches must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at source is required.