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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of a THREAD PIECE,UNION (part number S2D10172-3DA). This critical component is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of a "Thread Piece" in accordance with VACCO drawing S1E10033 Revision W (an update from Revision V, as per the latest amendment). The material specified is ASTM-A582, Type 303. Due to its use in vital shipboard systems, the material's integrity is paramount, with a high probability of failure if incorrect or defective.
Key Requirements
Bidders must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4. Requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, traceable to unique markings, with re-certification if properties are altered. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Welding/Brazing: Submission of procedures and qualification data for review and approval, including a Certificate of Compliance for weld filler metals.
- Inspection: Non-Destructive Tests for welds, thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, and O-ring groove inspection. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA notification.
- Traceability: Maintained from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) for Level I/SUBSAFE material.
- Documentation: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040) DODAACs. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Proposal Due: June 12, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: June 12, 2026
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). Final delivery of material is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.