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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for a SEAL ASSEMBLY (1-inch) for a crucial shipboard system. This is a sole-source requirement despite being listed as a set-aside due to system restrictions. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and certification. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a 1-inch Seal Assembly in accordance with Murdock Drawing 299933, Item 2, Part Number 300029-100, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key components like the Back Flange, Thread End, Flare End, and Elbow require quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, adhering to materials such as MIL-C-15726, MIL-C-24679, and MIL-T-16420. Extensive testing, including Dye Penetrant Inspection, Visual Inspection, and Radiography on weldments, is mandated. All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series, and internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Sole-Source (due to system restrictions, despite being listed as a set-aside)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 12, 2026, 10:12 AM EST
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date, with various CDRL submissions preceding this.
- Priority: DO rated order under Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive certifications are required, including a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, Test Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), welding procedures and qualification data (CDRLs DI-MISC-80875, DI-MISC-80876), and Production Radiography (CDRL DI-MISC-80678). Material traceability, marking, handling, and subcontractor inspection requirements are rigorously defined. All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Additional Notes
Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. All contractual documents are considered issued upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic methods. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.