CYLINDER,ACTUATING
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for CYLINDER,ACTUATING components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system, designated as Special Emphasis Material. The procurement involves stringent quality assurance, traceability, and certification requirements. Proposals are due by July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of Cylinder Housing (Item No.7) in accordance with Fluid Conditioning Products INC. drawing 9215-4000, with material specified as ASTM A582 TYPE 303. The material is critical for shipboard systems, requiring special control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failure. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with certifications required for non-destructive tests on weld repairs.
- Thread Requirements: Internal threads must be cut (cold forming not acceptable), and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with specific marking and handling procedures for Level I/SUBSAFE materials.
- Inspections: Includes receiving, subcontractor, and final inspections, with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Welding: Requires submission and approval of welding procedures and qualification data prior to any production or repair welding.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 12, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after the effective date of the contract. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact NATHANIEL.VENTURA.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL.