STUFFING BOX ASSEMB
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 a Stuffing Box Assembly (Product Service Code 2040 - Marine Hardware And Hull Items). This requirement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures. This amendment updates the quantity and extends the closing date. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide the Left Training Handle Stuffing Box Assembly in accordance with Kollmorgen Drawing 933C055083 and Parts List PL933C055083, with specific material and testing requirements. This includes:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts like the Stuffing Box Plug (Drawing 547C003202), requiring ASTM-B21, Alloy C46400, Temper H02.
- Testing Certification: Hydrostatic Pressure Test for the assembly and Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs/production welds.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 or 0900-LP-001-7000, with specific submission and approval processes.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, material marking per MIL-STD-792, and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Inspection: Detailed requirements for receiving, in-process, and final inspections, including material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection for traceability and certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Notice Identifier: 075f630987504d2ebe08d1eee528d0a6
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified. This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Proposal Due: January 30, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
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
- Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. All certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040). Email notifications to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL and BENJAMIN.T.SPANGLER.CIV@NAVY.MIL.
- Access to drawings requires a request on beta.SAM and an email to the Primary POC.
- Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) have specific submission and approval requirements.