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 Mech is soliciting proposals for an AFTERBODY TRIM POD (Product Service Code 2040 - Marine Hardware And Hull Items). This opportunity involves manufacturing a critical component for shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. The initial small business set-aside has been dissolved by amendment, making this an unrestricted competition. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for manufacturing the AFTERBODY TRIM POD in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 8436725 Find No. 18, Part No. 8436725-5, and other specified requirements. The material is classified as Level I/SUBSAFE, requiring stringent quality control to prevent catastrophic failure, serious injury, or loss of life/ship.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified), ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. This includes documented procedures, audits, and Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability is required from raw material to finished component, including unique markings, chemical/mechanical analysis, and re-certification if material properties are altered. Certification data must be positive, unqualified, and traceable to test reports.
- Inspection: Comprehensive contractor and subcontractor inspection requirements, including 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability markings, and certification reports. Final inspection uses ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 for sampling, with zero defects for lot acceptance.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery 186 days after award.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: April 3, 2026
- Warranty: One year, 365 days after the date of last delivery.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with prompt payment terms extended to 45 days.
Important Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation are restricted and available on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must request access and then email the listed Point of Contact (POC) for approval. This contract will be DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).