RING, COUPLING
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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for a RING, COUPLING. This procurement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This is a Solicitation with a response deadline of March 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacturing and supply of a Coupling Ring in accordance with Kollmorgen Drawing 064926. Key requirements include specific material (ASTM-B271, Alloy C92300) and extensive testing, such as Dye Penetrant Inspection, Non-Destructive Tests (for weld repair), and Radiography. Welding and brazing must adhere to specified Navy standards, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval. Internal threads must be formed by cutting and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. The product must be mercury-free, and a Certificate of Compliance is mandatory for this Special Emphasis Material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- DPAS: Any resulting contract will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality Assurance & Submission
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA. Traceability from material to certification test reports is critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability numbers and material marking per MIL-STD-792. All certification data, radiographic shooting sketches, and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) using specific