STUFFING BOX ASSEMB
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, is soliciting for the procurement of STUFFING BOX ASSEMB (Left Training Handle Stuffing Box Assembly). This is a critical requirement for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of Left Training Handle Stuffing Box Assemblies in accordance with Kollmorgen Drawing 933C055083 and PL933C055083. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: For parts like the Stuffing Box Plug (Drawing 547C003202), requiring ASTM-B21, Alloy C46400, Temper H02.
- Testing: Hydrostatic Pressure Test and Non-Destructive Tests with specific performance and acceptance criteria.
- Manufacturing Standards: Adherence to detailed specifications for pressure tolerances, O-ring groove inspection (GAC standard), and thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1). Internal threads must be cut, and specific anti-galling compound A-A-59004 must be used.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with submittal for approval.
- Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration control, requiring approval for all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: January 15, 2026.
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Government QA: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA notification upon award.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification are required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability numbers and material marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Certificates of Compliance: Required for Special Emphasis Material, including specific details like contract number, NSN, lubricants, and a statement of full compliance.
- Inspection: Comprehensive contractor and subcontractor inspection requirements, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
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
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This is a "DX" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).