66--PRESSURE INDICATOR
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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 WSS Mechanicsburg) is soliciting proposals for a Pressure Indicator (Pressure Gauge), specifically Weksler Drawing number G27-351 Part Number EA24-3PVW-LWA0. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, by 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of a specific pressure gauge. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing in accordance with Weksler Drawing G27-351 Part Number EA24-3PVW-LWA0.
- Adherence to strict quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, or MIL-STD-45662).
- Welding and brazing procedures must comply with specified military standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248) and require prior approval.
- The material must be mercury-free.
- Configuration control, including submission of Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is critical.
- No oxygen cleaning is required for this specific gauge.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments)
- Proposal Due: May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (as extended by Amendment)
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Quality Assurance & Deliverables
The contract emphasizes rigorous quality assurance, traceability, and certification.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a documented quality system subject to Government evaluation and inspection.
- Traceability: Material traceability must be maintained from the item to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) in accordance with MIL-STD-792.
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material is required, detailing specific information including contractor details, contract number, NSN, and a statement of full compliance. Test certifications must be positive and unqualified.
- Inspections: Government Source Inspection (GSI) may occur at the contractor's and subcontractor's facilities. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of OQE and certification reports.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery within 210 days. Welding procedure and qualification data are due 120 days after contract award for review and approval.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Submission & Contact
Submissions for certification data, welding procedures, and waiver requests may utilize the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system. Certification documentation must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. For questions, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992.