TUBE,PERISCOPE
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, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Periscope Tube (TUBE,PERISCOPE). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system component. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Proposals are due August 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Outer Tube in accordance with Kollmorgen drawing 933F055301, made from CRES per drawing P5611722 and SAE AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 316. Key requirements include:
- Extensive Testing: Non-Destructive Tests, Intergranular Corrosion Test, and Hydrostatic Pressure Test for each Outer Tube.
- First Article Approval (Contractor Testing): Required for one unit, with specific timelines for report submission and approval.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, and MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4. Government Quality Assurance at source is mandated.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability from raw material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is essential, including unique traceability markings.
- Welding & Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performance.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, with all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: August 5, 2026
- Published: January 19, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the contract. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. The solicitation requires First Article Testing, and award will be for a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and then email the Primary POC. All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by," and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The primary contact is Alana M. Boyer at ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-1234.