20--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 MECH is soliciting proposals for the procurement of TILE (NSN 1HS 2090 012244914 ST), specifically AD-79 Shape A tiles for the Special Hull Treatment (SHT) Program. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Proposals are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for SHT Tiles. The procurement includes two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), each for 2100 units of TILE. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing and design according to specified drawings, including classified ones.
- Contractor responsibility for designing and certifying molds.
- Adherence to mercury-free requirements for materials used on submarines/surface ships.
- Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and special marking requirements.
- Development of auditable records for manufacturing accountability.
- Proper disposition of non-conforming, excess, or scrap material.
- Specific cleaning procedures using Butyl Acetate.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 17, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Key Requirements
- Security Clearance: Contractors must have a Government Security Clearance and authorized access to classified documents (DD Form 254) as drawings 5808346 and 5808344 are Confidential.
- Engineering Source Approval Qualification (ESAQ): Required for alternate sources to maintain part quality. Contractors desiring to qualify should contact the Government design control activity.
- Quality Assurance: Requires First Article Approval (Government Testing) and Production Lot Test/Quality Conformance Inspection (Government Testing). Initial testing is at Government expense; retesting is at the Contractor's expense.
- Certifications: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Acceptance (COA) is required with each SHT material, providing test reports and traceability.
- Data Submission: Various reports and certifications (e.g., molds, MSDS, inspection, manufacturing accountability) are required in accordance with DD Form 1423, with specific submission timelines (e.g., 030 DAC, 120 DAC, 180 DAC, ASREQ).
Additional Notes
The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Offerors must provide their CAGE, unit procurement price, and procurement/packaging CAGE. Access to drawings needs to be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the POC. The POC for this solicitation is Vincent Molesky at vincent.e.molesky.civ@us.navy.mil.