AFTERBODY TRIM POD
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD. This is a crucial shipboard system component designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective. The original Total Small Business set-aside has been dissolved by amendment, making this an unrestricted opportunity. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of the AFTERBODY TRIM POD in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 8436725 Find No. 19, Part No. 8436725-6. This involves adherence to detailed design, manufacturing, and performance specifications. Key aspects include maintaining total equipment baseline configuration, managing waivers/deviations, and submitting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. The resulting award will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality Assurance & Inspection
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified) or MIL-I-45208, including calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit documented quality system procedures to the PCO prior to award. Strict contractor and subcontractor inspection requirements are outlined, including maintaining records, providing gages, and ensuring material traceability. Final inspection involves material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (General Inspection Level II) or military specifications, with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. The material must be mercury-free.
Traceability & Certification
Imperative traceability must be maintained from the material to the material certification test report and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material marking for traceability must comply with MIL-STD-792. Re-identification and re-certification are required if material properties are altered. Certification data, including chemical and mechanical analysis, 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. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business set-aside dissolved)
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026 (extended from original date)
- Published: May 6, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Inspection & Acceptance: Changed from Source to Destination.
- Prompt Payment: Constructive Acceptance changed from 7 days to 45 days.
- Drawings: Restricted access on SAM.gov; email POC after requesting access.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.