20--LARGE MIDDLE 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 MIDDLE TILEs (Navy Stock Number: 2090-01-714-7029). This solicitation requires offerors to be Government-approved sources and possess a Confidential or higher U.S. Security Clearance. Proposals are due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and quality assurance of LARGE MIDDLE TILEs, specifically DURA X tiles with vacuum and gasket grooves, following NAVSEA drawing 8499978. The tiles must be mercury-free, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
Key Requirements
- Source Control: Only currently Government-approved sources (e.g., CAGEs 1K3G5, 0SX38, 0BBK9) will be considered. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing prior to award.
- Security Clearance: Offerors must hold a valid U.S. Security Clearance of Confidential or higher to access classified annexes (RFQ N00101425QYC87).
- Testing:
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required and conducted by the Government at the contractor's expense. POC for FAT: Paul Lampazzi (paul.a.lampazzi.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Production Lot Testing (PLT): Required and conducted by the Government.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system compliant with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Certifications: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Acceptance (COA) with test reports and traceability is required for each SHT material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ N00101425QYC87)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, at 20:30 UTC.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA requires delivery within 95-180 days. Production Lot Testing takes 221 days.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). This is a DO-rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisitions Flexibilities (EAF). All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov and email to the POC. For questions, contact Abigail Hurlbut at Abigail.r.hurlbut.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-6805.