TAILPIECE,UNION

SOL #: N0010426QFC85Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings (4730)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/29c074930f434f8eb429b0259d1d6796/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 16, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 the manufacture and delivery of a Tailpiece, Union for a 10-inch Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a critical shipboard component designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Bidders must possess a CONFIDENTIAL U.S. Security Clearance and be able to handle NOFORN/Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Proposals are due May 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the manufacture of a Tailpiece Assembly (part number 803-4385051-X-072) in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 803-4385051. The material, ASTM-B369 alloy UNS C96400, is for a crucial shipboard system, necessitating stringent quality controls to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital systems.

Key Requirements

Security & Access: Offerors must hold a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance and require access to NOFORN/Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. A security agreement form must be completed and submitted to obtain drawings.
Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662) quality systems is mandatory. Extensive testing, including Non-Destructive Tests, Weldability, Hydrostatic, Dye Penetrant, and Radiography, is required. Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit inspection system procedures.
Material Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from raw material to final product is required, along with comprehensive certifications for chemical, mechanical, and test results. A Certificate of Compliance for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material is essential.
Manufacturing Processes: Welding and brazing procedures, along with qualification data, must be submitted for Navy approval. Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is subject to Government review. The product must be mercury-free.
Government Oversight: Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required, with procedures for subcontractor inspection and GFM/GFE handling.

Contract Details

Type: Solicitation (RFQ N0010426QFC85)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
DPAS Rating: DO rated order for national defense use.
Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) with specific DODAACs (N50286, N39040) and email notification.
Delivery Schedule: Staged submissions for certification data (20 days prior to delivery), Radiographic Shooting Sketches (45 days ADC), and Production Radiography (135 days after RSS approval). Final material delivery is due within 365 days after contract effective date.
Response Due: May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
Published: March 18, 2026