PLUG, O-RING
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 for O-Ring Plugs (NSN 5340). This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. The required O-Ring Plugs are for crucial shipboard systems and are classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, necessitating stringent quality control and certification. Offers are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for O-Ring Plugs in accordance with Military Standard MS18229, size 1/2 inch tube outside diameter, part number MS18229-08NC. The material must be QQ-N-281, Class A. This includes detailed requirements for material certification, testing, welding, thread inspection, O-ring groove inspection, and configuration control. The material is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, requiring special control procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 19, 2026, 8:08 AM UTC
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review 45 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 305 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Certifications: Required for chemical/mechanical analysis, non-destructive tests, and a comprehensive Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material. Electronic signatures are permitted under strict controls.
- Traceability: Essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers on material linked to certification test reports.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Final inspection includes material sampling (zero defects for lot acceptance) and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability markings, and certification test reports.
- Welding: Detailed procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to any production or repair welding.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment, using specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil is also required. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. For inquiries, contact AMANDA.L.BAILEY50.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3354.