Locking Cylinder

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island is seeking to procure two locking cylinders for a naval application, in accordance with Drawing 8-52T-151 Rev B. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is issuing this solicitation as a Firm Fixed Price contract with delivery FOB Destination to Newport, RI. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a unique item identifier for items with a government acquisition cost of $5,000 or more. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with offers evaluated using past performance information and potential consideration of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Critical requirements include quoting specified items per drawings, maintaining a 60-day offer validity, and submitting quotes by 1400 EST on April 11, 2025.

This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332710, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The procurement involves manufacturing locking cylinders using specific materials like Monel K-500, Class A material that is hot finished and age hardened. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including Certificates of Compliance, Mercury Free Certification, and Certificates of Analysis. The components must be domestically sourced and marked with "53711/8-52T-151" in a specified location. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation is part of a specific work order (W05069) for the Towed Array Handling Equipment (TAHE) Facility, indicating a targeted, specialized procurement for naval equipment. Delivery will be made directly to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island, with strict quality and manufacturing specifications governing the production of these critical components.