COVER,ACCESS
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 Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Access Covers for 4-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its critical shipboard application, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Proposals are due by August 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing and supplying Access Covers in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 4687578, item 5. This includes strict adherence to material specifications (ASTM-B369, Alloy UNS C96400), comprehensive testing (Non-Destructive, Weldability, Hydrostatic, Radiography), and detailed inspection requirements (threads, O-ring grooves). All welding and brazing must follow specified Navy standards, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval. The material must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: August 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 23, 2026, 7:15 PM UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract effective date, following a 30-working-day review period for Certification CDRLs submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- DPAS Rating: This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must possess an acceptable Quality Control Manual to be eligible for award. Evaluation will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. A robust quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662) is mandatory, subject to Government evaluation. Strict material traceability, certification (including electronic signatures), and mercury-free compliance are required. All certifications and radiographic shooting sketches must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286 for Ship To, N39040 for Inspect/Accept By).
Submission & Contact
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic commerce. Primary Contact: JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 717-605-8197.