The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is seeking proposals for the manufacture and quality testing of towed array subassemblies. Contractors must manufacture, assemble, and test the subassemblies in strict accordance with NAVSEA drawing requirements and military specifications, including process qualifications for rubber vulcanization, vibration damping tile installation, epoxy bonding, and gap filling. This submarine and surface ship procurement enforces strict mercury-free compliance, ISO 9001 quality system adherence, and both contractor-led First Article Testing and production lot testing. Evaluation for the award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, which includes an option for increased quantity that can be exercised up to 365 days after award. Prospective offerors can contact Ryan Powell at ryan.m.powell22.civ@us.navy.mil for further contract details.

CONTACT INFORMATION|4|Ryan Powell N744.3|BLB|N/A|ryan.m.powell22.civ@us.navy.mil|
ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19||||||||||||||||||||
INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2|||
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - SHORT VERSION|8|X||X||||||
GENERAL INFORMATION-FOB-DESTINATION|1|B|
WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|Stand-Alone Receiving Report - Certifications; COMBO - Receiving Report & Invoice - Material |N/A|TBD|N00104|TBD|TBD|W25G1U and W62G2T|TBD|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A|N/A||
NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|1|WSS|
MANDATORY USE OF WORKFLOW PRO (WFP) MOD ASSIST MODULE|1||
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4|||||
WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUNE 2003)|6|One year from date of delivery|One year from date of delivery|||||
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4|||||
TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (OCT 2024)|2|||
BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)|11||||||||||||
SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DOD CONTRACTS)-BASIC (DEV 2026-O0037)(JUL 2026))|2|||
OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)|1|365|
CONTRACTOR PURCHASING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION-BASIC (DEV 2026-O0015)(JUL 2026)|1||
SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025)(FEB 2026)|7||||||||
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (DEV 2026-O0037)(FEB 2026)|20|334290|800|||||||||||||||||||
BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024))|5||||||
BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1||
ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026))|13||||||||||||||
NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PERPARDENESS, AND ENRGY PROGAM USE (APRIL 2008))|2||X|
1.This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
2.The resultant award of this solicitation will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor?s written acceptance prior to execution.
3.All contractual documents (i.e. contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, and modifications) related to the instant procurement are considered to be "issued" by the Government when copies are either deposited in the mail, transmitted by
facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods such as email. The Government's acceptance of the contractor's proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to "issue" contractual documents as detailed herein.
4.If requirement will be packaged at a location different from the offeror?s address, the offeror shall provide the name, street address, and CAGE of the facility.
5.Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Provision 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy
Program Use, shall be inserted in solicitations when the contract to be awarded shall be a rated order.
6.If drawings are included in the solicitation, access needs to be requested on the individual solicitation page under Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov website. After requesting access, send an email to the POC listed on the solicitation.
7.The option provision is included in the event the Government has an additional requirement 365 of Days DAYS after issuance of the award. This willauthorize the Government to add the additional quantity, up to the percentage cited, to the order, via modification
without having to re-solicit.
8.It is requested that pricing be submitted on the option provision.
9.Evaluation for the award of the proposed requirement will be based upon the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of the option provision.
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1. SCOPE
1.1 This contract/purchase order contains the requirements for manufacture and the contract quality requirements for the TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM .
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 Applicable Documents - The document(s) listed below form a part of this contract/purchase order including modifications or exclusions.
2.1.1 Documents, drawings, and publications supplied are listed under "Drawing Number". These items should be retained until an award is made.
2.1.2 "Document References" listed below must be obtained by the Contractor. Ordering information is included as an attachment to this contract/purchase order.
2.2 Order of Precedence - In the event of a conflict between the text of this contract/purchase order and the references and/or drawings cited herein, the text of this contract/purchase order shall take precedence. Nothing in this contract/purchase order,
however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
DRAWING DATA=497A10012 |53711| E| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=497A10104 |53711| E| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=497A63201 |53711| E| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=497A75300 |53711| G| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=497A75301 |53711| D| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=497A80018 |53711| D| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=497A80072 |53711| B| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482141 |53711| A| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482148 |53711| -| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482149 |53711| A| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482158 |53711| A| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482159 |53711| -| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482160 |53711| -| |D| | | |
DRAWING DATA=8482161 |53711| A| |D| | | |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-STD-129 | | |P |041029|A| |03|
DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-A-24456 | | | |790615|A| 3| |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=ASME-Y14.5.1M | | | |941114|A| | |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-DTL-15024 | | |F |971128|A| | |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=ASTM-D329 | | | |901026|A| | |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-PRF-81733 | | |D |980515|A| | |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO9001 | | | |010417|A| | |
DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-STD-973 | | | |950113|A| |03|
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Design, Manufacture, and Performance - Except as modified herein,
the TOWED ARRAY SUBASEM furnished under this contract/purchase order shall meet the
design, manufacture, and performance requirements specified on drawing ;497A75300;
cage ;53711; .
3.1.1 ;PN - 497A75300-19;
3.2 Marking - This item shall be physically identified in accordance
with ;MIL-STD-129; .
3.3 ;The requirements of 53711 drawing #497A75300 are such that a potential vendor must comply with multiple drawing and mil-spec requirements prior to award. The item required is an assembly of parts. The piece parts and the assemblage processes need to
comply with all requirements as desribed in the production notes and subsequent drawing specification requirements.
The following drawings specifications require process qualification prior to acceptance of production orders:
NAVSEA Drawing 8482161, Process Specification for Vulcanization of Chloroprene Rubber (per 3.6)
NAVSEA Drawing 8482159, Process Specification for Installation of Vibration Damping Tiles (per 3.6)
NAVSEA Drawing 8482158, Process Specification For Bonding with Epoxy Adhesives (per 3.6)
NAVSEA Drawing 8482160, Process Specification for Gap Filling (per 3.6)
Per NAVSEA DRAWINGS:
3.6 Qualification.
This specification requires process qualification prior to acceptance of production orders. The qualification need not be accomplished for repeat orders, provided that the materials and processes have not been changed. With each production order the
supplier shall furnish certification in writing that the materials and processes have not been changed in any way from that used when the process was originally qualified.
3.6.1 Requalification.
The supplier is advised that if the material formulation or manufacturing process has been changed since the receipt of qualification approval, requalification shall be required before supplying the product manufactured inaccordance with this
specification. The supplier shall notify the procuring activity prior to change. The procuring activity will determine the extent of the requalification.
4.2.1 Qualification Test.
Process qualification tests are specified in Table 1. Each bonded materials combination for Type I bond shall be tested to qualify the bonded strength and peel rate.
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3.4 First Article Approval (Contractor Testing) - First Article Test (FAT) and approval is required.
3.4.1 ;First Article Test/Inspection (Contractor) -
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION: CONDUCT TENSILE TEST ON ALL BONDED STRUCTURE IAW 8482158. BONDED INSERTS SHALL WITHSTAND A MINIMUM 6,000 LBS LOAD WITHOUT BONDAND/OR STRUCTURE DEGRADATION. VERIFY CURED HARDNESS IAW MIL-PRF-81733.
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3.5 Production Lot Approval (Contractor Testing) - Production Lot Test and approval is required.
3.5.1 ;QUALITY CONFORMANCE TESTS:
PERFORM CURED FN 10 HARDNESS TEST IAW MIL-PRF-81733 ON EACH BATCH OF MIXEDMATERIAL USED FOR STRUCTURE BONDING.
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3.6 Configuration Control - MIL-STD-973 entitled "Configuration Management", Paragraph 5.4.8, Configuration Control (Short Form Procedure), is hereby incorporated. The Contractor shall submit all Engineering Change Proposals in accordance with MIL-STD-973,
Paragraph 5.4.8.2 and Appendix D. Requests for Deviations shall be processed in accordance with MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8.3 and Appendix E. Requests for Waivers shall be processed in accordance with MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8.4 and Appendix E. (Original
and two copies shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, NAVICP-MECH, P. O. Box 2020, Mechanicsburg Pa. 17055-0788.)
3.6.1 Configuration Control - When the Contractor has received authorization on a prior contract for the same NSN for the use of a drawing of a later revision status, that authorization is hereby extended to all succeeding contracts/purchase orders until
another drawing revision is approved. The Contractor will notify the PCO of this occurrence in each instance, in the response to the solicitation. Such notification shall be in writing setting forth the contract under which the prior authorization was granted,
the date of the granting of the authorization, and the name of the granting authority.
Contractors shall also refer technical inquiries (other than those covered by MIL-STD-973) on company letterhead signed by a responsible company official, with copies distributed as stated below.
The original and two copies of all Contractor generated correspondence regarding configuration shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, NAVICP-MECH, P.O. Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788.
Contractors are cautioned that implementing engineering changes, waivers, deviations or technical inquiries into the contract/purchase order without approval of the Contracting Officer will be at the sole risk of the Contractor.
3.7 Mercury Free - The material supplied under this contract/purchase order is intended for use on submarines/surface ships and therefore shall contain no metallic mercury and shall be free from mercury contamination. Mercury contamination of the material
will be cause for rejection.
If the inclusion of metallic mercury is required as a functional part of the material furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer before proceeding with manufacture. The
contractor's request shall explain in detail the requirements for mercury, identify specifically the parts to contain mercury, and explain the method of protection against mercury escape. Such a request will be forwarded directly to the Procurement Contracting
Officer with a copy to the applicable Government Inspector. Upon approval by the Contracting Officer, the vendor will provide a "Warning Plate" stating that metallic mercury is a functional part of the item and will include name and location of that part.
The use of mercury, mercury compounds, or mercury-bearing instruments and/or equipment in a manner which might cause contamination in the manufacture, assembly, or test of material on this contract is prohibited. The most probable causes of
contamination are direct-connected manometers, mercury vacuum pumps, mercury seals, or the handling of mercury in the immediate vicinity. Mercury switches, mercury in glass thermometers, standard cells and other items containing mercury may be used if they are
located so as not to constitute a contamination hazard.
If external contamination by metallic mercury occurs or is suspected, the following test may be used to determine whether contamination by metallic mercury exists or whether corrective cleaning measures have been effective. Enclose the equipment in a
polyethylene bag or close-fitting airtight container for eight hours at room temperature (70 degrees F minimum).Sample the trapped air and if mercury vapor concentration is 0.01 mg/cu meter or more, the material is mercury contaminated insofar as the
requirements of this contract are concerned.
These requirements shall be included in any subcontract or purchase order hereunder and the Contractor shall insure SubContractor compliance with these requirements.
Technical questions pertaining to these requirements shall be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer via the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer. For background, the following information is provided:
Mercury is corrosive to gold, silver, nickel, stainless steels, aluminum and copper alloys. Stainless steels, nickel, and copper alloys are widely used in reactor plants and other submarine/surface ship systems. Accidental trapping of mercury in a
component could cause serious damage to vital parts. Mercury is also toxic if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. It is evident that grave consequences could result from small amounts of mercury vapor present in an unreplenished submarine/surface
ship atmosphere.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 Responsibility for Inspection - Unless otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract/purchase order,
the Contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.2 Quality System Requirements - The supplier shall provide and maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government. The quality system requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 9001.
4.2.1 ;Suppliers currently using and maintaining Inspection System Requirements to
MIL-I-45208 are granted permission to utilize this if desired.;
4.3 Responsibility for Compliance - All items must meet all requirements of this contract/purchase order. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the Contractor's overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any
inspection requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract/purchase order. Sampling in quality conformance
does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, not does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material.
4.4 Records of Inspection - (This requirement is not applicable to Government Purchase Orders) Records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor, as referenced elsewhere in this contract, shall be kept complete and available to the Government during
the performance of the contract and for a period of four years after final delivery of supplies.
4.5 First Article Test/Inspection Report - The Contractor shall prepare and submit a report in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423). The report shall be approved prior to production.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking - Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking shall be in accordance with the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule and as specified below.
MIL-STD 2073 PACKAGING APPLIES AS FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THE SCHEDULE
6. NOTES
6.1 Ordering Information for Document References - The Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DODSSP), Website http://www.dsp.dla.mil/, provides product information for the Department Of Defense Index Of Specifications and Standards (DODISS)
(i.e.Military/Federal Specifications and Standards), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and other DODSSP Products.
A. Availability of Cancelled Documents - The DODSSP offers cancelled documents that are required by private industry in fulfillment of contractual obligations in paper format. Documents can be requested by phoning the Subscription Services Desk.
B. Commercial Specifications, Standards, and Descriptions - These specifications, standards and descriptions are not available from Government sources. They may be obtained from the publishers of the applicable societies.
C. Ordnance Standards (OS), Weapons Specifications (WS), and NAVORD OSTD 600 Pages - These type publications may be obtained by submitting a request to:
Commander, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center
Code 8410P, 101 Strauss Avenue
Indian Head, MD 20640-5035
D. On post-award actions, requests for "Official Use Only" and "NOFORN" (Not Releasable To Foreign Nationals) documents must identify the Government Contract Number, and must be submitted via the cognizant Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) for
certification of need for the document. On pre-award actions such requests must be submitted to the PCO for certification of need for the document.
E. NOFORN Military Specifications and Standards (including Amendments, Change Notices and Supplements, but NOT interim Changes) to be ordered from:
Contracting Officer
NAVICP-MECH
Code 87321
5450 Carlisle Pike
P.O. Box 2020
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055-0788
F. Nuclear Reactor Publications Assigned NAVSEA Documents and Identification Numbers (i.e. NAVSEA Welding Standard, NAVSEA 250-1500-1) are to be ordered from:
Commanding Officer
NAVICP-MECH
Code 009
5450 Carlisle Pike
P.O. Box 2020
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055-0788
G. Technical Manuals Assigned NAVSEA Identification Numbers (i.e. NAVSEA Welding And Brazing Procedure, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248) are to be ordered from:
Naval Inventory Control Point
Code 1 Support Branch
700 Robbins Avenue
Phildelphia, Pa. 19111-5094
H. Interim Changes and Classified Specifications shall be obtained by submitting a request on DD Form 1425 to NAVICP-MECH.
THE OPTION PROVISION IS INCLUDED IN THE EVENT THE GOVERMENT HAS AN ADDITIONALREQUIREMENT 365 DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF THE AWARD. THIS IWLL AUTHORIZE THEGOVERNMENT TO ADD THE ADDITIONAL QUANTITY, UP TO THE PERCENTAGE CITED, TO THEORDER, VIA MODIFICATION WITHOUT
HAVING TO RE-SOLICIT.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT PRICING BE SUBMITTED ON THE OPTION PROVISION.
EVALUATION FOR THE AWARD OF THE PROPOSED REQUIREMENT WILL BE BASED UPON THELOWEST AGGREGATE TOTAL PRICE SUBMITTED FOR THE TOTAL QUANTITY, INCLUSIVE OFTHE OPTION PROVISION.
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DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION=ASREQ
;APPROVAL OF THE REPORT BY NUWC NWPT ISEA REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF PRODUCTION LOT UNITS.;
Michael Reed
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
Code 1533, Hull Arrays and Distributed Sensors
michael.d.reed@navy.mil
DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION=ASREQ
QUALITY CONFORMANCE TESTS TO BE PERFORMED AS HARDNESS TEST IAW MIL-PRF-81733 ON EACH BATCH OF MIXEDMATERIAL USED FOR STRUCTURE BONDING.
POC REGARDING TESTING IS AS FOLLOWS:
Michael Reed
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
Code 1533, Hull Arrays and Distributed Sensors
michael.d.reed@navy.mil

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