SHAFT,STRAIGHT
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for a SHAFT,STRAIGHT (Product Service Code 3040 - Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system component designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a straight shaft, identified as Find No. 27 on Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 167-6404602. The material must be QQ-N-286, Form 6, hot rolled, annealed, and age hardened, with a Finish A. Due to its use in a crucial shipboard system, the material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures to prevent failure, personnel injury, or loss of vital systems/ship. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, specific testing for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories. Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: April 23, 2026, 2:56 PM Z
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data (CDRLs) due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 6 working days. Final material delivery within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
Key Requirements
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement. Strict material traceability is mandated for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identification on the material directly linked to certification test reports. All certification data, including chemical and mechanical analysis, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific controls. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of traceability markings and certification data.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Contact CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for inquiries.