PLUG,MACHINE THREAD
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 proposals for the procurement of PLUG, MACHINE THREAD components. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The components are critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of Stem Retaining Nuts in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 6758076 Find No. IB4 and liability ER2643-820-23C4. The material specified is ASTM-B139, UNS C51000, Temper H04. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, and adherence to specific welding/brazing standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Key Quality & Certification Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory for all SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL. Material certification test reports, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, must be traceable to unique markings. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, maintained through all process operations, including subcontracted work. Material marking must comply with MIL-STD-792.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Receiving inspection verifies traceability, legibility, and compliance of certification reports. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Waivers/ECPs: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed, requiring Contracting Officer review and approval.
Submission & Contact Information
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC. Primary Contact: CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7176053229.