SEAL ASSY WELDMENT
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 has issued a Solicitation for a SEAL ASSY WELDMENT. This opportunity is for a complete 5-inch Seal Assembly Weldment designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), crucial for shipboard systems. The contract is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 5-inch Seal Assembly Weldment in accordance with Oil States Industries Drawing 302575, Assembly 302575-100, with specific amplifications. This includes detailed material requirements for parts like Nipple, Back Flange, Hub, and Attach Flange, specifying materials such as ES-83-0218 and SAE AMS-S-6758. Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Magnetic Particle Inspection, Visual Inspection, and Radiography for weldments. Thread lubricants must be A-A-59004, and internal threads must be cut. Welding and brazing must adhere to specific Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
- Response Date: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Delivery Schedule:
- Weld procedure and qualification data: 120 days After Contract Award (ACA) for submission, 60 days after receipt for approval.
- Production Radiography (PR): 135 days after approval of Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS), 30 days after receipt for approval.
- Certification Data CDRLs: 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Final material delivery: 250 days after effective contract date.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
This is Level I/SUBSAFE material, requiring stringent quality control. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement. Comprehensive traceability and certification are critical, including chemical and mechanical analysis, material marking per MIL-STD-792, and re-certification if material properties are altered. All certifications must be positive and unqualified.
Submission Requirements
Certification data, including test certifications (DI-MISC-80678), welding procedures (DI-MISC-80875), and qualification data (DI-MISC-80876), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Production Radiography films and reports also require Navy approval via WAWF prior to shipment. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-7574.