53--MOLDED INSERT

SOL #: N0010425QFF37Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Fastening Devices (5325)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b78c1b994e64139b596c8bf3fd6659e/view

Timeline

Posted

Aug 13, 2025

Last Updated

May 13, 2026

Response Deadline

Sep 12, 2025, 4:00 AM

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 Mech) has issued a solicitation for a Molded Insert, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) due to its critical use in shipboard systems. The use of incorrect or defective material poses a high risk of serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This procurement requires stringent quality control and certification. The previous Small Business Set-Aside has been dissolved.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the procurement of a "Molded Insert" in accordance with NAVSEA S-5343934-1, item S-5343934-1/3-004, with specific modifications and amplifications. Key requirements include:

Mercury-Free: Material must not contain mercury or mercury compounds.
Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer review and approval.
Quality System: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with specific calibration system requirements (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 or MIL-STD-45662).
Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) is mandatory, with markings per MIL-STD-792. A comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (C of C) is required, detailing compliance with all procurement documents, specifications, and drawings.
Inspection: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, with a zero-defect lot acceptance standard. All OQE and certification test reports must be 100% inspected.
Electrical Components: Specific requirements for electrical components, including First Article Inspection, Dielectric Strength Testing, and Hydrostatic Testing.
Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Response Due: June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Published: May 13, 2026.
Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved).

Important Notes

Drawings: Associated drawings are available on the beta.SAM website but require restricted access approval. Interested vendors must email the Point of Contact (POC) after requesting access.
Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance takes 6 working days. Final material delivery is 210 days.
Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, requiring specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes, and email notification. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Records Retention: Manufacturers must retain OQE documentation for a minimum of seven years.