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 proposals for the manufacture of an AFTERBODY TRIM POD. This is a critical component designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The opportunity is for a Solicitation and is not set-aside, following an amendment that dissolved the previous total small business set-aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacture, and performance of the AFTERBODY TRIM POD in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 8436725 Find No. 19, Part No. 8436725-6. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to strict quality systems (e.g., ISO-9001, ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662).
- Maintaining configuration control, managing waivers/deviations, and submitting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Providing a Certificate of Compliance and ensuring full material traceability and certification data per DI-MISC-81020 and DI-MISC-80678. Material must be mercury-free.
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
- The resulting award will be a rated order for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (originally Total Small Business, now dissolved)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026 (extended from April 24, 2026)
- Published: April 3, 2026
- Inspection & Acceptance: Destination (changed from Source)
- Prompt Payment: 45 days after delivery (changed from 7 days)
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Will not be included in the award.
Submission & Additional Notes
- Drawings associated with this solicitation are available on SAM.gov but require restricted access. Interested vendors should email the Point of Contact (POC) after requesting access.
- Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery, with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review taking 18 working days. Final material delivery is 186 days.
- Payment and certification data submission will utilize Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific