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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of a Coupling Ring. This opportunity is for a critical shipboard system, requiring specialized manufacturing and quality control processes. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I). Proposals are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and delivery of a Coupling Ring in accordance with Kollmorgen Drawing 064926. The material must be ASTM-B271, Alloy C92300, meeting specific mechanical properties. Key processes include:
- Dye Penetrant Inspection and Radiography for the Coupling Ring.
- Adherence to strict welding and brazing standards, with required procedure and qualification data approval.
- Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
Key Requirements
This is a high-criticality item, demanding rigorous quality assurance:
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory, along with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis of materials. Electronic signatures are accepted under controlled conditions.
- Traceability: Full material traceability is required from raw material to final product, including unique identification numbers and detailed certification test reports.
- Inspections: Comprehensive receiving, in-process, and final inspections are mandated, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be followed, requiring Government approval.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Submission Details
- CDRLs: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) will review within 30 working days.
- WAWF: All certification data and payment instructions must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notifications are provided.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and inquiries.