DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 the procurement of DEFLECTOR, DIRT AND components. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement involves manufacturing critical shipboard material, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of "DEFLECTOR" components in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 845-7108571, Part Number 845-7108571-XX-13, and related drawings (DRN7108571A3A, ER7108571A7, ER7108571A11). The material for Part "DEFLECTOR, ITEM 13" must be QQ-N-281 CLASS A. Key technical requirements include:
- Welding and Brazing: Must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval.
- Threads: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series (minimum System 21).
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain equipment baseline, and all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval, submitted via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2020-O0008)
- NAICS Code: 333998 (Size Standard: 700 employees)
- Product Service Code: 4320 (Power And Hand Pumps)
- Delivery: 101 units for CLIN 0001AA, with a desired and required delivery time of 270 days.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
- Priority Rating: DX certified for national defense under DPAS.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
The contract emphasizes a robust quality system, requiring compliance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein), ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025 for calibration. Alternatively, MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4 calibration is acceptable.
- Special Emphasis Material: Requires a Certificate of Compliance and strict traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020).
- Material Handling: Procedures must ensure traceability, segregation of materials, and proper re-marking if original markings are removed during processing.
- Inspection: Includes contractor, subcontractor, receiving, and final inspections. Final inspection requires 100% verification of traceability markings and certification data.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
- Drawing Access: Requires access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Offerors must download a security agreement form from SAM.gov and email the completed form to the POC to obtain drawings.
- Contact: Robert H. Langel at robert.h.langel.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3353.