THREAD PIECE,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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of 1/4 inch "NPS" THREAD PIECE,UNION components. These are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) due to their critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital ship assets. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 1/4 inch "NPS" THREAD PIECE,UNION, manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPs Drawing 1385884, piece 1, with specific material requirements (MIL-C-15726 or MIL-C-24679, alloy C71500). Key aspects include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing for welds, and O-ring groove inspections.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. A Quality System in accordance with MIL-I-45208 is also acceptable.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique identification markings per MIL-STD-792.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for approval prior to performing any welding or brazing.
- Mercury Free: All hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
- Award Type: Resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.
- Delivery: Certification data (CDRLs) due 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery 365 days after award.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
This opportunity involves rigorous quality assurance. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA notification upon award. Certification data, including test results and Certificates of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes ("Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040) and email notification (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL) are provided. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon mailing or electronic transmission. The contract will be DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission Requirements
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. Offerors must provide packaging location details if different from their address.