Procurement of End, Cap
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 MECH) is soliciting quotations for the Procurement of End, Cap (NSN: 1HM 4820 016421264 L1), a Level 1 requirement. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities. Quotations are due by close of business on May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for five units of "END, CAP" material, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Material Analysis: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis per SAE-AMS-6932.
- Testing & Certification: Required for non-destructive tests, performance, and acceptance according to applicable fabrication specifications.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.
- Quality Assurance: A Certificate of Compliance is required. Contractors must maintain an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual and adhere to ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208, with calibration systems meeting ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3.
- Configuration Management: Maintain the total equipment baseline configuration.
- Environmental: No intentionally added mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Logistics: Unique item identification for items valued at $5,000+, packaging/marking per MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129, and compliance with Navy shelf-life and hazardous materials requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ), resulting in a bilateral award.
- Rating: "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use under DPAS.
- Delivery: Required within 365 days of award.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 11, 2026.
- Eligibility: Sources must possess an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual.
- Evaluation Factors: Past performance will be considered more important than price.
- CDRLs: Submission of DD Form 1423 certification data is required 20 days prior to material delivery.
Additional Notes
This solicitation leverages emergency acquisition flexibilities. Access to drawings, if applicable, must be requested via the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities page. The primary point of contact is Kathryn Shutt at kathryn.e.shutt.civ@us.navy.mil or (717) 605-2430.