53--KEY PENETRATION
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 is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for KEY PENETRATION components (NSN 1H-5340-016442635-D4, QTY 15 EA). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material for crucial shipboard systems. Quotations are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of 15 "KEY PENETRATION" units. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 7384258, part number 129, and QQ-N-286 Rev G, Form 2 or Form 6.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source.
- Material Traceability per MIL-STD-792 or via an affixed tag.
- Provision of a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) detailing traceability and specification adherence.
- Packaging compliant with MIL-STD-2073.
- Adherence to Quality System Requirements such as ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208.
- Performance of a Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test by an approved laboratory.
- Delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: Required within 200 days.
- FOB: Destination
- Quotations Due: May 11, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on an evaluation where past performance is considered more important than price.
Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation will be available on the new beta.SAM website with restricted access, requiring approval. Interested parties can contact Tiana Hammaker at (717) 605-8399 or TIANA.K.HAMMAKER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for further information.