59--IEM/MMM TACTICL EHF
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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
This is an amendment to a solicitation from the Department of the Navy / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH for IEM/MMM TACTICL EHF, specifically concerning the Hull Penetrating Assembly. The amendment addresses vendor requests regarding technical specifications and extends the closing date. Responses are now due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Change & Work
This amendment clarifies several technical points raised by a vendor, Ducommun, in bid JP25520:
- Welding Specifications: The latest revision of ANSI/J-001 is approved.
- PFAS Substances: NAVSEALOGCEN acknowledges 3M's cessation of PFAS production but states adequate supply exists for now; no action is taken on the recommendation for this solicitation.
- Primer Usage: The use of PRC Desoto primer PR-425 in lieu of PR-420 is approved.
- PPG Primers: Recommendations for PR-1574 and PR-1592 in place of PR-1527M, PR-1535, and PR-1547 are under review; no action is taken for this solicitation as current primers are still produced.
Additionally, the amendment extends the closing date and provides updated instructions:
- DD1423 Waiver: Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.
- DODAAC Change: Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC changed from N00102 to N50286.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 6 working days, material delivery 620 days after contract.
- Priority Rating: Any awarded contract will be a "DO" rated order under DPAS and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
The core work involves manufacturing Hull Penetrating Assembly per LaBarge Inc. drawing LB01506, requiring specific materials (e.g., QQ-N-286, SAE AMS 5666) for components like the Body, Header, Washer, Hex Nut, and Spacer. Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Electrical, Hydrostatic, Tensile, Hardness, Ultrasonic, and Non-Destructive Tests, all performed according to detailed instructions and specifications (e.g., ITI-500, QA-1129, MIL-STD-2132).
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). This is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures, traceability, and certification for all materials and processes. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and detailed procedures for material handling, inspection, and discrepancy reporting are outlined. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific control conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 31, 2026
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. Contact BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL at 771-229-0573 for inquiries.