Hydraulic Locking Cylinders and Guide Plates
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is soliciting proposals for Hydraulic Locking Cylinders and Guide Plates on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 332710 (Machine Shops). Quotes are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
NUWCDIVNPT requires the purchase of:
- Item 0001: Two (2) Locking Cylinders (P/N 8-52T-151)
- Item 0002: Three (3) Guide Plates (P/N 8-52T-416)
- Item 0003: Associated data in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423 (Attachment A), which is Not Separately Priced (NSP).
Specific requirements for part number 8-52T-151 include Monel K-500 material and marking per MIL-STD-130. Both parts require adherence to strict quality provisions, including Certificates of Compliance, Mercury Free Statements, Certificates of Analysis for raw materials, and Domestically Sourced Material certifications. A Vendor Information Request (VIR) form is provided for technical questions or non-conformances.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 332710, Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Offerors must provide lead times.
Eligibility & Technical Requirements
Bidders must meet several critical requirements:
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- A valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification is required to access export-controlled drawings (Distribution D).
- A NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (summary level score, not older than three years) posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
- A Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self) assessment or higher, posted in SPRS, is also required to receive drawings.
- Drop shipping from outside the United States is not acceptable.
Submission & Evaluation
This solicitation will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability criteria include quoting items per applicable part numbers/drawings/date, NIST registration, and CMMC Level 2 assessment in SPRS. Negative past performance information in SPRS may render a quote technically unacceptable.
Quotes and all attachments must be submitted electronically to Hannah Murphy at hannah.l.murphy7.civ@us.navy.mil by the closing date. Submissions must include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, a point of contact, and the Offeror's CAGE code.