Procurement of End, Cap

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring five units of an End Cap component (NSN 1HM 4820-01-642-1264) through a Request for Quotations with solicitation number N00104-26-Q-ZB11. This is a sole source procurement designated as a Level I/SUBSAFE (Special Emphasis) material requirement certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with a "DO" rated order. Contractors must demonstrate ISO 9001 certification, provide quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, obtain non-destructive testing certifications, and comply with welding procedure qualifications per S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278. The evaluation will prioritize past performance more heavily than price, and quoters must submit an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual along with appropriate business representations and certifications. Quotations are due by May 11, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves delivery of the five End Cap units within 365 days to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine (N50286). Contractors must maintain material traceability and provide objective quality evidence throughout the procurement process, with all delivery documentation including DD Form 1423 certification data submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Compliance with MIL-STD-2073 packaging requirements is mandatory, and the government reserves the right to conduct source inspections and require engineering change proposals and variance requests through formal channels. The solicitation was posted on April 13, 2026, and falls under NAICS category 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC category 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered).