Manufacture of Flush, 3-Dog Marine Quick Acting Water-Tight Scuttles (QAWTS)

The contract requires the fabrication of three marine-grade, flush-mounted, 3-dog quick-acting water-tight scuttles in full compliance with NAVSEA 803-5184145 specifications, encompassing all stages of production including precision machining, welding, sealing, and application of corrosion-resistant finishes to ensure long-term durability in harsh maritime environments. Each scuttle must meet stringent structural and watertight performance standards suitable for naval applications, with quality control embedded throughout the manufacturing process to guarantee operational reliability. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 332322, issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2, with performance required at Curtis Bay, Maryland, 21226. Proposals must be submitted by July 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with the opportunity exclusively reserved for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation is part of a broader procurement initiative focused on maritime safety components, and successful bidders must demonstrate capacity to deliver fully compliant units adhering to the referenced naval specification without exception.