RING, COUPLING

SOL #: N0010426QFB26Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings (4730)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/47bdc72c9fdd4f77abd136e0bc801990/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 23, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 for a Coupling Ring, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I/SUBSAFE), for a crucial shipboard system. This procurement emphasizes stringent quality, traceability, and certification requirements due to the high criticality of the component. Responses are due February 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will supply a Coupling Ring in accordance with Kollmorgen Drawing 064926. Key requirements include:

Material: ASTM-B271, Alloy C92300, meeting specific mechanical properties.
Testing: Dye Penetrant Inspection and Radiography (RT) are mandatory, with specific performance and acceptance criteria.
Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specified NAVSEA standards, with procedures and personnel qualified and approved prior to work.
Thread Inspection: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1.
Quality Assurance: Maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662).
Traceability: Maintain full traceability from raw material to final component, with unique markings and comprehensive certification data for Level I/SUBSAFE materials.
Mercury-Free: Components must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: January 23, 2026
Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after the contract effective date.
Priority: This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.

Submission & Quality Requirements

Certifications: Certification data, including test results and Certificates of Compliance (C of C), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS): Must be submitted via WAWF for review within 45 days after contract award, prior to performing radiography.
Government Source Inspection (GSI): Performance of Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractors must notify DCMA.
Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: All require review and approval by the Contracting Officer, with specific documentation requirements.