SEAL ASSEMBLY
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 Mechanicsburg, is issuing a Solicitation for the procurement of SEAL ASSEMBLY components. This is a sole-source requirement for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), where material failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The order is certified for national defense use under DPAS and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 1-inch Seal Assembly in accordance with Murdock Drawing 299933, Item 2, Part Number 300029-100, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. This includes detailed material specifications (e.g., MIL-C-15726, MIL-T-16420), testing certifications (Dye Penetrant Inspection, Visual, Radiography), and recorded dimensions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (listed as set-aside due to system restrictions)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery required on or before 365 days after the contract effective date. Certification data is due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Welding procedure and qualification data are due 120 days after contract award.
Quality & Compliance
This procurement demands stringent quality assurance. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required. Extensive traceability and certification are mandatory for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, material marking, and specific certification content (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Welding and brazing must adhere to specific Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval. Radiography is required for weldments, with specific acceptance criteria and submission of films for Navy acceptance.
Submission Requirements
All contractual documents, including certification data and receiving reports, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notifications should be sent to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to Navy acceptance.