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 30 DR PULLEY BUSH ASSY (NSN 3HD 3020 016877256 SQ). This requirement is a 100 Percent Total Small Business Set-Aside for EAF spares. The solicitation seeks the manufacture and supply of AN/BRA-24 Toughmet Drive Pulley & Bushing Assemblies for Navy submarines. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the AN/BRA-24 Toughmet Drive Pulley & Bushing Assembly for use on Navy submarines. Key components include the Toughmet Drive Pulley (p/n 8628280-2) and Toughmet Collar, Groove (p/n 8628296-2) to be manufactured from CU-NI-SN Alloy, TOUGHMET 3, TS 120U. The Bushing, Seal (p/n RE-B102107) must be K-Monel, Annealed and Age Hardened per QQ-N-286G or later.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100 Percent)
- Proposal Due: May 8, 2026
- Published: May 5, 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.
- Price
- Non-Price Factors:
- Delivery Lead Time: Proposed lead times and schedules will be evaluated, with shorter, more favorable times rated higher.
- Past Performance: Assessment of successful contract performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, proactive management, and customer satisfaction on related contracts.
- All non-price evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price.
Key Requirements
- Marking: MIL-STD-130 for tag/bag identification and permanent marking of specific part numbers.
- First Article Testing/Inspection: Required, with Government approval needed for the procedure and prior to commencement of the first article unit. Supplier must notify Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) after award and two weeks prior to testing.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973 (or EIA-649) for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury Free: Materials must contain no metallic mercury and be free from contamination. Written approval is required for any functional mercury inclusion.
- Quality Assurance: Supplier's Quality Inspection System must comply with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001 and NCSL Z540.3 or ISO 10012. A written Quality Inspection and Test Plan (CDRL) is required.
- Material Control: Effective system for certified quantitative mill or industrial laboratory reports of chemical and physical analysis for raw materials and heat-treated parts.
- Objective Quality Evidence Records (OQEDs): Required, including Certified Mill Certification, Certificate of Compliance for Materials, Visual/Dimensional Inspection Reports, and Mercury Exclusion Certification.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Additional Notes
The NSWCPD (DODACC N64498) is the acceptance activity for all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) data items. Technical inquiries should be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer. Contact Jessica T. Grzywna at JESSICA.T.GRZYWNA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-5095.