30--DR PULLEY BUSH ASSY
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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for DR PULLEY BUSH ASSY (NSN 3HD 3020 016877256 SQ). This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for the manufacture and supply of 30 units of the AN/BRA-24 Toughmet Drive Pulley & Bushing Assembly for Navy submarines. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of 30 DR PULLEY BUSH ASSY (NSN 3HD 3020 016877256 SQ), specifically the AN/BRA-24 Toughmet Drive Pulley & Bushing Assembly. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing from specified materials: CU-NI-SN Alloy, TOUGHMET 3, and K-Monel.
- Adherence to marking requirements per MIL-STD-130.
- Strict Mercury Free requirements for all supplied materials, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Compliance with detailed design, manufacturing, and quality assurance specifications outlined in the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- Quantity: 30 units
- Proposal Due: May 8, 2026
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation provides the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. Non-price factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price. Key evaluation factors include:
- Price
- Non-Price Factors
- Delivery Lead Time: Proposals with delivery lead times considered in the best interest of the Government will be rated higher.
- Past Performance: Evaluation will assess successful performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communications, proactive management, and customer satisfaction on related contracts.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Offerors must adhere to stringent quality requirements, including:
- First Article Testing/Inspection: Supplier testing/inspection is required, with Government approval needed for the procedure prior to commencement and for the report prior to production.
- Quality Inspection System: Must be in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001 and NCSL Z540.3 or ISO 10012.
- CDRLs: Submission and Government approval are required for the Quality Inspection and Test Plan, First Article Testing/Inspection Procedure, First Article Testing/Inspection Report, and Production Lot Testing/Inspection Report.
- Objective Quality Evidence Records (OQEDs): Required for raw material and finished parts, traceable by drawing/item/part, heat, lot, serial, and contract number.
Contact: Jessica T. Grzywna at JESSICA.T.GRZYWNA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-5095.