COVER,ACCESS
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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of Access Covers (Suction) for 4-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Access Covers (Suction) to be manufactured in accordance with Newport News Drawing 256348, piece 2, with specific material (ASTM-B369, Alloy UNS C96400) and testing requirements. This includes hydrostatic, non-destructive, and weldability tests, with radiography required for each cover. The material will be used in a crucial shipboard system, making quality and traceability paramount.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5340 (Hardware)
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Delivery: Requested 720 days after award.
Key Requirements
Offerors must possess a valid U.S. Security Clearance of CONFIDENTIAL or higher to access classified annexes. Quality systems must comply with ISO-9001 (amplified), ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Strict material traceability, certification, and welding/radiography procedures are mandated. All certification data and payments will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.204-7024 and WSSTERMMZ01.
Additional Notes
Drawings for this opportunity have been posted to SAM.gov, and access must be requested through the SAM.gov platform.