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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for Access Covers for 4-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent quality control, testing, and traceability measures. Proposals are due by March 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. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B369, Alloy UNS C96400.
- Testing: Non-Destructive Tests, Weldability Test, and Hydrostatic Test (1050 PSI for a minimum of three minutes) for each component. Radiography is required for each Access Cover.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. This includes maintaining detailed inspection records and ensuring subcontractor compliance.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identification numbers and comprehensive certification data (chemical, mechanical analysis per DI-MISC-81020, test certifications per DI-MISC-80678). Electronic signatures are acceptable under specific controls.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, 0900-LP-001-7000).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations (Critical, Major, Minor), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be followed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Hardware (PSC 5340)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: February 24, 2026.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the contract's effective date, with certification data submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Payment: Invoices and receiving reports must be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Offerors must possess an acceptable Quality Control Manual to be eligible for award. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.