30--ROD,PISTON,LINEAR A
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for ROD, PISTON, LINEAR A (Product Service Code 3040). This requirement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by July 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation is for the procurement of a Piston Rod in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 4457086, part number 10, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-286, Forms 2 or 7, Hot Finished, Annealed and Age Hardened.
- No weld repair allowed on QQ-N-286 material.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required for the Piston Rod.
- Specific testing certifications: Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material (QQ-N-286 with diameter/minimum distance of 4 inches or greater), Annealing and Age Hardening.
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by one of several specified laboratories.
- Thread inspection requirements per FED-STD-H28 series, with ASME B1 series as an acceptable commercial equivalent.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 9, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 13, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC
- Notice Identifier: d6ad205b463740c58f8eb4061c4abde3
Quality Assurance & Compliance
This opportunity involves extensive quality assurance requirements due to the critical nature of the material:
- Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208.
- Traceability and Certification: Imperative to maintain traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Material must be uniquely marked, and re-certification is required if properties are altered during fabrication.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractors must notify the Government representative (DCMA) upon order receipt. Receiving and final inspections are detailed, including 100% inspection for traceability and certification data.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Strict procedures for submitting waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) via the ECDS system.
- Mercury Free: Material must be mercury-free.
- WAWF Submissions: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilaterally issued award. Any resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is a key platform for data submissions and inquiries.