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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a 1/4 inch "NPS" THREAD PIECE, UNION. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system component, requiring stringent quality, certification, and traceability. Proposals are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for a THREAD PIECE manufactured to NAVSHIPs Drawing 1385884, piece 1, using MIL-C-15726, alloy C71500, or MIL-C-24679, alloy C71500. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating special control procedures. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with strict traceability to material certification test reports and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Welding/Brazing: Adherence to specific Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278) with required procedure and personnel qualifications.
- Inspection: Comprehensive inspection requirements, including thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, and 100% inspection for traceability marking and certification data.
- Configuration Control: Maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration, with requirements for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury Free: Material must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; PNSY review 30 working days; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering 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 for award. This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
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). Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC. The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.