TAILPIECE,UNION
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 the procurement of a TAILPIECE, UNION. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks qualified vendors to supply a 1 1/2 inch butweld TAILPIECE, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for supplying a 1 1/2 inch butweld TAILPIECE in accordance with Buships Drawing 803-1385884, piece 7. The material must be MIL-C-15726, alloy C71500 or MIL-C-24679, alloy C71500. This is a Level I/SUBSAFE item, requiring stringent quality control. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with certifications for Non-Destructive Tests on welds.
- Quality System: Compliance with ISO-9001 (as amplified) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified and approved prior to work.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw stock to finished component, including unique markings and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020).
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Inspections: Contractor and subcontractor inspections, with Government Source Inspection (GSI) possible. Final inspection based on zero defects, using ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 for sampling.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date.
- Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) instructions provided for Stand-Alone Receiving Report or COMBO.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Drawings: Access must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Quality System Procedures: Required prior to award (DI-QCIC-81110), or a waiver if already on file.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Specific submission and approval processes are outlined.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-8197.