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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of a 1 1/2 inch butweld TAILPIECE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to stringent quality and material specifications for Special Emphasis Material. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of 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. As a Special Emphasis Material, the item is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating strict control procedures to prevent failure, injury, or loss. Key requirements include:
- Quality System: Must comply with ISO-9001 (amplified), ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-45662).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified MIL-STDs; approval required prior to performance.
- Traceability & Certification: Extensive requirements for material traceability, chemical/mechanical analysis, and certificates of compliance (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
- DPAS: This is a DO rated order for national defense use.
Evaluation
Award eligibility requires an acceptable Quality Control Manual. Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Submission & Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program applies.