SPRING SEAT,UPPER
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 for the manufacturing of Upper Spring Seats (Hardware, PSC 5340). This is a critical requirement for crucial shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and falls under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Responses are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture Upper Spring Seats in accordance with Carleton Technologies drawing 3423-2001, with specific modifications to QQ-N-281 for Class B material. Key requirements include:
- Mercury-free materials.
- Strict configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Adherence to comprehensive Quality System Requirements (ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability of materials per MIL-STD-792.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source, with DCMA QAR review of NDT procedures.
- Submission of a Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) with detailed information, including traceability to individual items and positive, unqualified test certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5340 (Hardware)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review 18 working days; Final material delivery 186 days.
Submission & Quality Assurance
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (or SPC if approved) and 100% inspection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and certification test reports.
- Contact: Ashton K. Perry at ashton.k.perry.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-7574.