COUPLING ASSY, 3/8
Overview
Buyer
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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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for the procurement of 3/8 Inch Coupler Assemblies. This is a critical requirement for shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by August 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 3/8 Inch Coupler Assemblies to be manufactured in accordance with Snap-tite drawing B647-78357, P/N B647-2, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key aspects include:
- Oxygen Cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Material Certification for parts like Adaptor, Body, and Sliding Sleeve, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, Hot Finished material.
- Testing Certification for Non-Destructive Tests and Production Testing per TS-208.
- Strict pressure tolerance and thread inspection requirements (FED-STD-H28 series).
- Welding and Brazing must adhere to specific NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
- Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: August 18, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review within 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after the effective contract date.
Quality Assurance & Submission
This opportunity emphasizes rigorous quality control and traceability:
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an acceptable alternate of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA): GQA will be performed at the source.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability and certification requirements are in place, including 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability markings, and certification test reports. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific controls.
- Data Submission: Certification data, including Test Certification (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) and Special Emphasis C of C (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The DODAAC for "Ship to" is N50286, and "Inspect by" and "Accept by" is N39040. Email notifications should be sent to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Cleaning Procedures: Applicable cleaning procedures must be submitted for review and approval within 60 days after contract award.
Additional Notes
- The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
- Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.