CUTTER HAWSEPIPE
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 for the procurement of a Cutter Hawsepipe Assembly. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." Proposals are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Hawspipe Cutter Assembly to be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 596-7409396, Assembly A1, and all included Engineering Reports, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. This includes precise material specifications for various components (e.g., Body, Base, Blade, Screws, Studs, Nuts) using materials like MIL-C-24723, QQ-N-281, and QQ-N-286.
Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Visual, Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Hydrostatic, and Operational Tests for weldments and assemblies. Radiography is required for the Body (Part Number 1). Specific requirements for K-MONEL Fasteners, thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series), and welding/brazing procedures (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248) are outlined. The material must be Mercury Free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Priority: This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- WAWF Instructions: Stand-Alone Receiving Report - Certifications Combo - Receiving Report & Invoice - Material. Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
Evaluation
Past performance will be a factor in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate). Government Quality Assurance at the source is required.
Access to classified drawings (e.g., 6404016 - Confidential) is necessary for award, though not for quoting. Drawings are available on SAM.gov, and access requests must be followed up with an email to the Primary POC. Traceability and certification are critical for all SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.
Contact: CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-3229.