ROD,OPERATING
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 an Operating Rod under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls. The solicitation has been extended, with proposals now due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of an Operating Rod in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 7068535 item 62, and Engineering Release (ER) drawings ERH841-0311A2, A3, A7, A10, A12, A16, and A45. The material specified is QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed & age hardened, finish A, with no weld repair permitted. The requirement is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for the Operating Rod, including Annealing and Age Hardening per QQ-N-286 and Ultrasonic Inspection per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 or MIL-STD-2132. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by one of the specified approved laboratories.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is also referenced.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Materials must be marked with unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers, permanently applied per MIL-STD-792.
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Submission & Logistics
- Drawing Access: This requirement involves NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI). To obtain drawings, bidders must download a security agreement form from SAM.gov, complete and sign it, and email it to alana.m.boyer2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery 365 days after the contract effective date.
- Past Performance: Will be considered in the evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 5, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-1234.