ROD,OPERATING
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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for Operating Rods, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by August 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture of Operating Rods in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 7068535 item 62 and specific Engineering Requirements (ERs H841-0311A2, A3, A7, A10, A12, A16, A45). The material specified is QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed & age hardened, finish A, with no weld repair permitted. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, testing certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection for QQ-N-286 material 4 inches or greater in diameter. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be conducted by approved laboratories. O-ring grooves and mating sealing surfaces require inspection per the General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standard CSD008. All materials must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source, requiring notification to DCMA. Strict traceability is mandated for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique marking per MIL-STD-792 and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020). Electronic signatures on certifications must be controlled and unique. Final inspection includes 100% verification of material, traceability, NDT certifications, and material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is required for Special Emphasis Material.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: August 10, 2026
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data due 20 days prior to material delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 6 working days. Final material delivery within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Submission & Contact
Certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. If drawings are included, access must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Primary Point of Contact: ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7176051234.