20--LARGE AFT TILE
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 the manufacture and supply of LARGE AFT TILEs (P/N 690-8499978-SHT-44, NSN: 2090-01-714-7031). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. A U.S. Security Clearance of Confidential or higher is required to access classified annexes and respond. Proposals are due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and quality assurance of LARGE AFT TILEs, specifically DURA X tiles with vacuum and gasket grooves, and a modified vacuum groove pattern. The material must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130. The contract will be bilaterally issued and is DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Source Control: Only current government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers must obtain prior qualification from the engineering activity. Approved sources include MARINE POLYMERS INCC (CAGE 1K3G5), WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES INCC (CAGE 0SX38), and Goodrich Corporation (Collins Aerospace) (CAGE 0BBK9).
- Security Clearance: Offerors must possess a U.S. Security Clearance of Confidential or higher to access classified annexes of RFQ N0010425QYJ04.
- Testing:
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required and will be conducted by the Government at the contractor's expense. Contact Paul Lampazzi (paul.a.lampazzi.civ@us.navy.mil) for FAT details.
- Production Lot Testing (PLT): Required and will be conducted by the Government.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Documentation: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Acceptance (COA) with test reports and material traceability is required for each SHT material. This satisfies receipt inspection material/laboratory testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 18, 2026
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable 365 days after award. Pricing for the option is requested.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)).
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC.