GEAR, PINION
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 Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS Mech), has issued a solicitation for the manufacturing of GEAR, PINION. This opportunity is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture Gear, Pinion in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7106787, Part Number 128, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. Key requirements include:
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers and deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Quality Assurance: A robust quality system is mandatory, adhering to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or acceptable alternatives like MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability is required per MIL-STD-792, maintaining links to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE). A Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) is essential, detailing specific information including NSN, cure dates, and testing statements.
- Inspection: Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or Statistical Process Control (SPC). All OQE and certification test reports must be 100% inspected.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, at 20:30Z
- Published: February 24, 2026
Submission & Delivery
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance 20 days prior to delivery. Specific WAWF "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes are provided (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil.
- Delivery Schedule: Final material delivery is required 210 days after contract award.
- Waiver: DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.
Additional Notes
This opportunity involves Critical Safety Item (CSI) considerations, emphasizing the importance of material quality and control to prevent catastrophic failures. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for questions and clarifications.