48--ROD,OPERATING
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 Operating Rods for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM EST on March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of Operating Rods in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 7068535 item number 60, and specific Engineering Revisions (ERs). The material must be QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed & age hardened, finish A, with no weld repair allowed. Key requirements include:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts requiring certification.
- Testing certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection on starting material (for items 4 inches or greater in diameter/distance).
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by pre-approved laboratories.
- Inspection of O-ring grooves and mating sealing surfaces per the General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standard CSD008.
- A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required. Traceability is paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, necessitating unique traceability numbers on materials and certification reports. Electronic signatures are acceptable under specific controls. Material handling procedures must prevent commingling and ensure traceability throughout the manufacturing process. Receiving and final inspections will be rigorous, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) - Note: The primary item is 'Operating Rod'.
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 4:30 PM EST (extended)
- Published: March 17, 2026
- Priority Rating: Any awarded contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission Requirements
Certification data, including CDRLs DI-MISC-80678, DI-QCIC-81110, and DI-MISC-81020, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each material shipment. WAWF details: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.