ELBOW,HOSE TO UNION
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for ELBOW, HOSE TO UNION components. These are Special Emphasis (Level I) materials critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to severe consequences including loss of life or ship. The components must be qualified for use with MIL-H-24135/2 hose. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of ELBOW, HOSE TO UNION fittings, specifically designed to meet MIL-F-24787 requirements, with specific modifications for Type CL, Group II, and Size 1/4-6. Key aspects include:
- Material Specifications: Use of specific materials like QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, MIL-C-24723, and MIL-T-1368 for various parts.
- Qualification: Only items from a Qualified Product List (QPL) that have been tested and approved are acceptable.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive non-destructive testing, ultrasonic inspection, visual/dye penetrant inspection, and material certifications are mandatory.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 for calibration, or an alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability, marking, and certification requirements are enforced for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials.
- Welding/Brazing: Adherence to specific Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278) for welding and brazing, with required procedure and qualification data submissions.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (Small Business Subcontracting Plan required for DOD Contracts, implying full and open competition).
- Proposal Due: June 12, 2026, by 8:30 PM Z.
- Published: June 12, 2026.
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, final material within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the source, requiring DCMA notification. Subcontractors must also adhere to flow-down quality and traceability requirements.