SEAT, MECH SEAL
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 soliciting for the procurement of "Ring, Seal Seat" components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and certification procedures. Proposals are due July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of Ring, Seal Seat components in accordance with Sperry Marine Drawing 1978917. Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, with specific yield strength and stress relief procedures.
- Testing & Certification: Non-Destructive Tests, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and comprehensive material certifications (chemical and mechanical analysis).
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 quality systems. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique marking and certification data.
- Welding/Brazing: Specific procedures and qualification data required for any welding or brazing.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury Free: Components must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Proposal Due: July 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 9, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
Submission & Quality Requirements
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Inspection: Contractors must notify DCMA for appropriate planning for Government inspection.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- Electronic Submissions: The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally. Access to drawings (if included) requires a request on SAM.gov. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.