RING,RETAINING
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 Retaining Rings (PSC 5325 - Fastening Devices). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of Retaining Rings in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7067322 part number 49, with specific material requirements (QQ-N-281 Class A Form 1 Hot Finished). Key requirements include:
- Special Emphasis Material: Strict control procedures to ensure correct material for critical shipboard systems.
- Certifications: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, testing certifications (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair), and a Certificate of Compliance for all furnished items.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Comprehensive material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique identification markings and certification data.
- Welding/Brazing: Adherence to specific Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248) for procedures and personnel qualification.
- Configuration Control: Maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration, with procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) at the contractor's plant is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 8, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
- Drawings Access: Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Certification Data Submission: Certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Contact: Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717.