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 manufacture of a RETAINER, STEM. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Critical Safety Item (Level I material) intended for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement involves manufacturing a "Retainer" in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7016098 Item No. 55 and associated Engineering Revisions. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to its critical application, requiring stringent control procedures. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B150 Alloy UNS C63200 Temper TQ50.
- Testing: Mandatory certifications for Non-Destructive Tests (e.g., Weld Repair, Ultrasonic Inspection on Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze materials).
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series. Welding and brazing must adhere to specific military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers marked on materials per MIL-STD-792.
- Documentation: Requires Certificates of Compliance (CofC) for items and weld filler metals, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for modifications, and procedures for Waivers/Deviations. All certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Product Service Code: 5325 (Fastening Devices)
Key Compliance & Submission
Offerors must ensure their quality systems and manufacturing processes meet the rigorous standards for Level I material. Certification data, including test results and CofCs, must be submitted through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material shipment is permitted prior to acceptance. Past performance will be considered in evaluation.