COUPLING ASSY, 3/8
Overview
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PSC
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for a COUPLING ASSY, 3/8. This opportunity is for the procurement of a critical component designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems. The solicitation includes an amendment that updates clauses, DODAAC, and delivery schedules. Responses are due by August 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 3/8 Inch Coupler Assemblies in accordance with Snap-tite drawing B647-78357, P/N B647-2, with specific amplifications and modifications. This includes:
- Oxygen Cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Provision of Adaptor, Index 1; Body, Index 4; and Sliding Sleeve, Index 9 made from QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, Hot Finished material, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing Certifications for Non-Destructive Tests (Weld Repair/Production Weld) and Production Testing for each assembly per Test Specification TS-208.
- Adherence to strict pressure tolerance and internal thread formation (cut, not cold formed) requirements.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 equivalent, with System 21 as a minimum.
- Inspection of O-ring grooves and mating sealing surfaces per contract drawings or the General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standard (CSD008).
- Welding and brazing must comply with specified NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), requiring prior approval of procedures and qualification data.
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- A Certificate of Compliance is required for all SPECIAL EMPHASIS material.
- Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternative), with calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit documented quality system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) prior to award.
- Strict traceability and certification requirements are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability markings and quantitative chemical/mechanical analysis (CDRL DI-MISC-81020).
- Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific control conditions.
- Material handling procedures must ensure traceability and prevent commingling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: August 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 4, 2026
Important Notes
This solicitation is an amendment that adds clause 52.222-90, updates the Portsmouth NSY DODAAC to N50286, and specifies a delivery schedule of 365 days after contract effective date for final material, with certification data due 20 days prior. The contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.