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 Mech, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of RING, RETAINING (PSC 5325 - Fastening Devices). This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" due to its critical use in shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a Ring, Seat Retaining in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 7108102 item 9. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to NAVSEA Drawing 7108102 item 9.
- Testing: Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by one of several specified, approved laboratories (e.g., Huntington Alloys, Metallurgical Consultants, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division).
- Marking: Physical identification of items must comply with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer and submission via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
- Material Purity: Items must be mercury-free; contamination will lead to rejection.
- Quality Assurance: Records of departures from contractor-imposed requirements must be maintained and submitted to the PCO. Government Source Inspection (GSI) will not be included in the award.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must conform to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 186 days.
- Payment Terms: Prompt Payment, Constructive Acceptance period is extended from 7 to 45 days after delivery.
- Priority Rating: The resulting contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Special Requirements
This requirement involves access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Offerors wishing to obtain drawings must download a security agreement form from SAM.gov, complete it, and email the signed form to ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil. Ordering information for various military specifications and standards, including NOFORN documents, is provided.
Additional Notes
All contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods. The primary point of contact is Ashton K. Perry at ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-7574.