DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND
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 manufacture and supply of DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for critical shipboard system material. Proposals are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of "DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND" components, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). These components are for crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Requirements include manufacturing in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 845-7108571, Part Number 845-7108571-XX-13, and related drawings. The material for "DEFLECTOR, ITEM 13" must be QQ-N-281 CLASS A.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4320 (Power And Hand Pumps)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 25, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to stringent quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001 and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. All materials must be mercury-free. Welding and brazing must comply with specified military standards, requiring prior approval of procedures and qualification data. Critical to this requirement is 100% traceability and certification for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with unique traceability markings. Access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information drawings is required, necessitating a security agreement form submission. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is mandated, with DCMA QAR review of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures.
Evaluation & Submission
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)). Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance.
Additional Notes
The solicitation has undergone multiple extensions due to delays in drawing availability. Contact Robert H. Langel at robert.h.langel.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3353 for inquiries and drawing access.