PERISCOPE SUBASSEMB
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of a PERISCOPE SUBASSEMB, specifically the "Right Training Handle Stuffing Box Assembly." This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical role in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and control procedures. This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of the Right Training Handle Stuffing Box Assembly in accordance with Kollmorgen Drawing 056667 and PL056667. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts like the Stuffing Box Plug (ASTM-B21, Alloy C46400, Temper H02).
- Testing: Certifications for Non-Destructive Tests (weld repair/production weld) and Hydrostatic Pressure Tests for the assembly, adhering to specified pressure and time tolerances.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with prior approval for procedures and qualification data.
- Quality System: Maintain a quality system per ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 calibration requirements. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at source is required.
- Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration control, including Government review and approval for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Traceability: Maintain full traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique identification numbers and material marking per MIL-STD-792. Electronic signatures on certification documents are accepted under specific controls.
- Inspections: Contractor and subcontractor inspections, including receiving and final inspections with specific sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, Level II) and 100% inspection for critical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM Eastern
- Published: November 25, 2025
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is 365 days after the effective contract date.
Submission & Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) with specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. Certain paragraphs of DI-QCIC-81110 and DI-MISC-80678 are explicitly waived.