SLIDE
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, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of a "Slide" component. This item is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and material traceability. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of a "Slide" in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 751-6402630, Find Number 1, and DN6402630B1. The material specified is QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened, Finish A/B, with no weld repair permitted. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with specific testing like Ultrasonic Inspection for starting material (QQ-N-286, 4" diameter or greater) and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests performed by approved laboratories.
- Thread Inspection: Must comply with FED-STD-H28 series, with internal threads formed by cutting only.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein), ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. The system is subject to Government evaluation and inspection.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is required from the component back to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE), with unique markings applied per MIL-STD-792.
- Mercury Free: Products must be free of intentionally added mercury.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors are responsible for ensuring subcontractor compliance, assessing capabilities, and managing quality throughout the supply chain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 2, 2026
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.
Submission Requirements
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes are provided.
- Drawings: Access to drawings requires a request on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Must be submitted via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
Additional Notes
This contract will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).