SEAT, MECH SEAL
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 the procurement of a SEAT, MECH SEAL. This item is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I), crucial for shipboard systems, and requires stringent quality control. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is a DO/DX rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by July 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves manufacturing a Ring, Seal Seat according to Sperry Marine Drawing 1978917. The material specified is QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, with a minimum Yield Strength of 40,000 PSI and specific stress relief procedures. The use of incorrect or defective material poses a high probability of failure, potentially leading to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 11, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC
- Priority Rating: DO/DX certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This procurement demands a robust quality system, requiring compliance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Critical aspects include:
- Material Traceability: Essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers and permanent marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing, including quantitative chemical/mechanical analysis, Non-Destructive Tests, and Dye Penetrant Inspection. Certifications must be positive, unqualified, and submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- Manufacturing Standards: Adherence to Sperry Marine Drawing 1978917, thread inspection per FED-STD-H28, and qualified welding/brazing procedures.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are in place.
- Government Oversight: Government Source Inspection (GSI) at the contractor's facility by a DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) is mandatory.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.