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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for the procurement of SLIDE components, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of "Slide" components in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 751-6402630, Find Number 1, and DN6402630B1. The material must be QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened, Finish A/B, with no weld repair allowed. The components are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 3, 2026, 9:25 AM EST
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to stringent quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208, with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025. Key requirements include:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specified parts.
- Testing certifications for ultrasonic inspection, annealing, and age hardening.
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series; internal threads must be cut.
- Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, ensuring full traceability and accurate material certification test reports.
- Configuration control with strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free materials.
- Government Quality Assurance at source and detailed subcontractor inspection requirements.
- Traceability and Certification: Maintain traceability from material to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) via unique markings.
- WAWF submission of certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Evaluation Factors
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Submission Instructions
Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact SCOTT.R.YOUNGBLOOD2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-2379.