FITTING,PLUG
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 proposals for FITTING,PLUG (NSN 4820-01-648-4285). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material used in shipboard systems. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work & Key Requirements
This opportunity requires the manufacture of "FITTING, PLUG" in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 8500413, with specific attention to non-metallic material toxicity and flammability per NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290. Key requirements include:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Material traceability to heat identification and certification.
- Packaging compliant with MIL-STD-2073.
- Submission of a Certificate of Compliance for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material.
- Delivery of material within 186 days.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory for Deep Submergence Systems Program (DSSP) material, including permanent marking and detailed certification reports. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government approval.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Certification: Contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Response Date: May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: May 15, 2026.
- This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission & Evaluation
Certification data, including DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Evaluation will consider past performance as more important than price, with the Government reserving the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer.
Additional Notes
Access to associated drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.