CUTTER HAWSEPIPE
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 a Cutter Hawsepipe Assembly. This requirement is designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment was issued to extend the closing date and update the Point of Contact.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of Hawsepipe Cutter Assemblies in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 596-7409396, Assembly A1, and all associated Engineering Reports. Key requirements include specific material compositions for various parts (e.g., MIL-C-24723, QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494), and extensive testing certifications such as Visual, Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Hydrostatic, and Operational Tests. Radiography is required for the Body (Part Number 1). Teflon coating and specific thread inspection standards (FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series) must be followed. K-MONEL fasteners require special heat treatment and mechanical property testing by approved laboratories. Welding and brazing must adhere to specified military standards, with repair welding prohibited on QQ-N-286 material. The use of molybdenum disulfide thread lubricant is prohibited; Anti-galling compound A-A-59004 must be used instead.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 1, 2026 (Note: An amendment was issued to extend this date, but a new date is not specified in the provided data.)
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review 6 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date. Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) 45 days ADC, approval 30 days after receipt. Production Radiography (PR) 135 days after RSS approval, approval 30 days after receipt. Weld procedure and qualification data 120 days ADC, approval 60 days after receipt.
- Priority Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition Authority: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Access to drawings needs to be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. While classified drawings are not required for quoting, a facility clearance may be necessary for award. Traceability and certification are critical for Level I/SUBSAFE materials. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed to N50286.