ROD, PUSH
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) is soliciting quotations for ROD, PUSH (NSN 1HM 3040-01-512-3845). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for 22 units of a crucial shipboard system component, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Quotations are due by close of business on June 09, 2026.
Scope of Work & Requirements
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for "ROD, PUSH" (NSN 1HM 3040-01-512-3845), quantity 22. The material is critical for shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems, and is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-286, Hot Finished and Age Hardened, with a Brinell Hardness of 265-320.
- Welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286 material.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required.
- Testing Certification: Age Hardening, Ultrasonic Inspection on Starting Material, and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test.
- Traceability and Certification Requirements are critical.
- Packaging must be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data must be provided if applicable.
- Mercury and mercury-containing compounds must not be intentionally added or come in direct contact with hardware.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ) for a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Delivery required 365 days after contract award.
- Estimated Value: Not stated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Close of business on June 09, 2026.
- Delivery: 365 days after contract award.
- Certification Data CDRLs: Submission required on or before 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- PNSY Review: 30 working days after receipt of Certification CDRLs.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past performance is considered more important than price.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). NAVSUP WSS Portsmouth's DODAAC has changed from NOO102 to N50286. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested via SAM.gov and then an email sent to the Primary POC. The solicitation is for "Level One" material.