RETAINER, STEM
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 RETAINER, STEM components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical Level One Program, involving "Special Emphasis Material" for crucial shipboard systems. The closing date has been extended to March 23, 2026, due to the recent posting of drawings.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the manufacturing of Retainers in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7016098 Item No. 55 and associated Engineering Revisions (ERs). The material is designated as "Special Emphasis Material" due to its use in critical shipboard systems, necessitating stringent control procedures to prevent failure, injury, or loss. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B150 Alloy UNS C63200 Temper TQ50.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive Non-Destructive Tests (NDT), Ultrasonic Inspection, and certifications for chemical and mechanical analysis (DI-MISC-81020).
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut (cold forming not acceptable), and thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series. Welding and brazing must follow specific military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory, with specific marking requirements (MIL-STD-792) and procedures for material handling, receiving inspection, and discrepancy reporting.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5325 (Fastening Devices)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (Clause 252.204-7024). The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Certification data, including CDRLs DI-MISC-80678 and DI-QCIC-81110, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each material shipment. Drawings are accessible via SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a rated order for national defense use, requiring compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700). Mercury-free materials are required.