SEAL,NONMETALLIC SP
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for Nonmetallic Special Purpose Seals (Preformed Gaskets). This opportunity, initially a Total Small Business Set-Aside, has been amended to dissolve the set-aside, making it open competition. The closing date has been extended to May 15, 2026. This procurement is for Special Emphasis Material requiring stringent quality and traceability controls.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of Preformed Gaskets in accordance with Sperry Marine Inc. Drawing 1979771 and NAVSEA Drawing P7309128. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating special control procedures to prevent failure in crucial shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability and certification are required, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date, with certification data due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Rating: DX rated order, certified for national defense use under DPAS.
- Flexibility: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
Amendments have extended the closing date and dissolved the previous Small Business Set-Aside. Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. Offerors should review all detailed requirements for quality assurance, inspection, and data submission via WAWF.