ROD,PISTON,LINEAR A
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, is soliciting proposals for ROD, PISTON, LINEAR A. This procurement is for a critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" used in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business. Proposals are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of Dive Gear Piston Rods in accordance with NAVSEA drawings 6985434 Part Number 5 and ERH623-0507A77. Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing & Certification: Annealing, Age Hardening, and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, with certifications required.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) are mandated for all materials, including subcontractor-supplied items.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source, with DCMA QAR review of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance 45 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024.
Additional Notes
- Drawings associated with this solicitation are restricted access on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must request access and then email the Point of Contact (POC) to inform them of the request.
- Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each material shipment.
- This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
- Waivers/deviations and certain data submissions must be made via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system at
https://register.nslc.navy.mil/.