30--GEAR, PINION
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 offers for the procurement of Gear, Pinion components. These components are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to their critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of Gear, Pinion in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7106787, Part Number 128. Key requirements include:
- Mercury-Free: Components must not contain mercury.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration, with all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Government review and approval.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict material traceability to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) is mandatory, with markings applied per MIL-STD-792.
- Certification: A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is required, detailing contractor information, contract number, NSN, and specific statements regarding compliance, weld procedures, and HM&E testing. Additional certification details apply for specific connectors, cables, junction boxes, and self-locking hex nuts.
- Inspection: Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (general inspection level II) with a zero-defect acceptance criterion. 100% inspection of OQE and certification test reports is required. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 3020 - Gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, And Transmission Chain
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
Submission Requirements
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery, followed by a 6-working-day review by PNSY. Final material delivery is 210 days.
- WAWF Submission: Certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040) codes, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.
- ECDS: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (
https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries. - Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992.