GLAND
Overview
Buyer
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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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Gland as part of the Level One Program. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Gland, manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS Drawing 4558706 Item 5, using QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1 material. The procurement emphasizes stringent quality assurance, testing, and certification to ensure the integrity of this critical component. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 2, 2026
- Published: May 25, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to material delivery; final material delivery 400 days after award.
Key Requirements
This procurement demands a robust quality system, preferably ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration (or MIL-STD-45662). Key requirements include:
- Traceability & Certification: Extensive material traceability (DI-MISC-81020) and certification (DI-MISC-80678) are mandatory, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific controls.
- Testing: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production weld. All certification data and traceability markings must be 100% inspected.
- Welding: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Prior approval of welding procedures is required, with 72-hour notification to DCMA for new procedure qualifications.
- Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the source.
Evaluation & Award
NAVSUP WSS will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (Clause 252.204-7024). The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. This is a rated order certified for national defense use, requiring compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700).
Submission Details
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each material shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Drawings can be accessed via sam.gov.