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 an Access Cover for a 3-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valve. This component is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system, requiring stringent quality controls. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacturing of an Access Cover in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 845-4558796, item 5. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B369, alloy UNS C96400.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory non-destructive tests (NDT), weldability tests, and hydrostatic tests. Radiography is required for each Access Cover.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. The contractor's quality system and products are subject to Government evaluation and inspection.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, with detailed certification data and marking requirements, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified Navy standards (S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000).
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (expected to result in a contract). This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: July 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: June 4, 2026.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Radiographic Shooting Sketches must be submitted within 45 days after contract award.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission Requirements
Certification data and Radiographic Shooting Sketches must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific DODAACs for "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" are N50286 and N39040, respectively. Email notifications are required to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@NAVY.MIL.