20--TILE
SOL #: N0010426QYA59Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
PSC
Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment (2090)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 6, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 8:30 PM
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: 2090 012244913 ST, with a quantity of 653 units. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is part of the Special Hull Treatment (SHT) Program. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for Type AA-18 SHT Tiles. Key aspects include:
- Item: TILE, NSN: 2090 012244913 ST, Quantity 653.
- Manufacturing: Must meet material and physical requirements specified in drawings 5808277, 5808349 (CONFIDENTIAL), and 5808343 (CONFIDENTIAL).
- Mercury Free: Strict prohibition on metallic mercury and contamination for materials used on submarines/surface ships.
- Molds: Contractor is responsible for designing and certifying molds, which are unclassified but require protection.
- Cleaning Procedure: Specific cleaning process using Butyl Acetate is detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a bilateral, Firm Fixed-Price award.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 8:30 PM Z.
- Published: March 25, 2026.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Security Clearance: A DD254 is required. Offerors must possess a valid U.S. security clearance of Confidential or higher to access classified annex information (drawings 5808343 and 5808349).
- Source Approval: This requirement involves Engineering Source Approval Qualification (ESAQ). Existing approved sources are preferred, and alternate sources must qualify through the design control activity's procedures.
- Quality Assurance: Higher Level Inspection (MIL-I-45208) is required. Production Lot Test (PLT)/Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI) and First Article Approval (FAT) are mandatory, with initial government testing at the government's expense.
- Subcontracting Plan: Large businesses (exceeding 1250 employees for the applicable NAICS) must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
- Marking & Packaging: Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and specific SHT requirements. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ALISON.N.BRUKER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-6447.
People
Points of Contact
ALISON.N.BRUKER.CIV@US.NAVY.MILPRIMARY