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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for Operating Rods (ROD,OPERATING) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) crucial for shipboard systems, where material failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Operating Rods manufactured in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 7068535 item 59, and specific ER drawings (ERH841-0311A2, A3, A7, A10, A12, A16, A45). The material must be QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed & age hardened, finish A, with no weld repair allowed.
Key Requirements
- Quality & Certification: Strict adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4 quality systems. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection are required, with specific tests performed by approved laboratories.
- Traceability: Material traceability is paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers marked on the material per MIL-STD-792.
- Inspections: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by DCMA QAR is required. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (general inspection level II) and 100% inspection of material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Documentation: A Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) is mandatory, detailing compliance with specifications and contract requirements. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require PCO approval.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is due within 365 days after contract effective date, with Certification Data CDRLs submitted 20 days prior.
- Mercury Free: All hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
- Published: January 22, 2026 (initial), last amended May 7, 2026.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Important Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed to N50286.