MEMBRANES, THICK &THIN; & MOCK UP BASE; Weld Omega Seal
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard GF, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of Thick and Thin Membranes and an 18-inch Mockup Base with a Weld Omega Seal. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires the manufacturing of three primary items:
- Thin Membranes: To be manufactured per DWG 149D1555, Rev. L, PC-21, with specific marking and serial number requirements.
- Thick Membranes: To be manufactured per DWG 149D1555, Rev. L, PC-22, with similar marking and serial number requirements.
- 18-inch Mockup Bases: To be manufactured per DWG 149D1555, Rev. L, PC-16. This includes provisions for material substitution (ASTM A516 Grade 60, 65, or 70 for ASTM A515), minimum cladding thickness (0.313-inch, three+ layers of EN/RN 82/82H Alloy 600 filler), and specific final machined part requirements (surface finish, flatness, ANSI Y14.5 interpretation). Modified Liquid Penetrant (PT) inspection allowances apply.
All items require adherence to detailed technical drawings (e.g., 149D1555 Rev L), material specifications (e.g., ASTM A515 GR 60, ALLOY 600), dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing notes (cladding, fabrication, inspection, marking, cleaning). The required delivery date is January 1, 2027, to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation) for commercial products.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 322710 (Machine Shops), with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC.
- Published: April 7, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability, Adherence to Schedule, and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award may also consider the soonest mobilization. Proposals must include the completed RFQ form, a technical submission demonstrating compliance, and pricing for all line items. Freight costs must be included in CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0005.
Required Deliverables & Certifications
Contractors must provide:
- Certificate of Compliance (COC): Required with each shipment for all items, including a verbatim statement of full compliance, the Quality Assurance official's signature and title, and material identification for traceability.
- Inspection Reports: Dimensional Inspection Reports for Thin and Thick Membranes, and Liquid Penetrant (PT) Inspection Reports for the 18-inch Mockup Base and Thin Membrane.
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): For Thick and Thin Membranes. All data deliverables must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements
Contractors performing work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard must comply with strict Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements. This includes protecting Critical Information and Indicators (CII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), adhering to a Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy, and reporting any unauthorized disclosures. An OPSEC Plan may be required.