SEAL ASSEMBLY
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, has issued a Solicitation for a SEAL ASSEMBLY. This opportunity involves providing a 3-inch Seal Assembly for crucial shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, requiring stringent quality control, material traceability, and certification. Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the supply of a 3-inch Seal Assembly in accordance with Murdock Drawing 299993, Assembly 299993-100, with specific material requirements for parts like the Nipple and Back Flange (MIL-C-15726, Alloy C71500 or MIL-C-24679, Alloy C71500). Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, testing certifications (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests, Dye Penetrant Inspection).
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to final component, including unique marking and certification data (DI-MISC-81020).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278), with prior approval required for all welding/brazing activities.
- Inspections: Comprehensive contractor inspection requirements, including receiving, in-process, and final inspections with specific sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4).
- Configuration Control: Maintenance of equipment baseline configuration, with formal processes for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 29, 2026, 5:18 PM EDT
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the effective contract date, with certification data due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Submission Requirements
Certification data, including DD1423 CDRLs, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance of certification data. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted if controlled and unique to the signer.
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The material is critical for shipboard systems, and any incorrect or defective material could lead to serious consequences. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.