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Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of "Stem item 14" for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement, issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical nature. Proposals are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of "Stem item 14" in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285216. Key requirements include using QQ-N-286, Alloy UNS N05500 material, with strict prohibitions on weld repair. The scope mandates comprehensive testing, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Compliance and adhere to specific approved laboratories for Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests. Quality assurance must comply with ISO-9001 and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662), with Government Quality Assurance at the source. Detailed traceability, material handling, receiving inspection, discrepancy reporting, and final inspection procedures are critical.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (likely Firm Fixed-Price, bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 16, 2026
- Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Evaluation
Award will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). The resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Access to necessary drawings must be requested through SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. Certification data and other submissions must be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.