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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the supply of a PERISCOPE SUBASSEMB. This opportunity is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Key amendments include a quantity change from 12 to 2 units and an extended closing date. Proposals are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply the Left Training Handle Stuffing Box Assembly in accordance with Kollmorgen drawing 056666 and PL056666. This includes specific material requirements for the Stuffing Box Plug (ASTM-B21, Alloy C46400, Temper H02) and mandatory testing certifications for Non-Destructive Tests (weld repair/production weld) and Hydrostatic Pressure Tests. Welding, brazing, O-ring groove inspection, and thread inspection must adhere to detailed military and industry standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Quantity: 2 units (amended from 12)
- DPAS Rating: "DX" rated order for national defense use under DPAS.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: February 11, 2026
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 for calibration, or an alternate MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability and certification are mandated for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, material marking per MIL-STD-792, and re-certification if material properties are altered. Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled processes.
- Welding & Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to any welding or brazing. A Certificate of Compliance is required for all weld filler metals.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This opportunity was issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The small business set-aside has been dissolved.