Manufacture of Flush, 5 PSI Marine Quick Acting Water-Tight Hatches (QAWTH)

The contract requires the fabrication of three marine-grade, flush-mounted, quick-acting water-tight hatches rated for 5 PSI pressure, built in strict compliance with NAVSEA 803-1624135 specifications. Each hatch must include complete structural testing to verify integrity under pressure, proper gasketing to ensure water-tight sealing, and comprehensive corrosion protection suitable for harsh marine environments. The work is part of a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, with the NAICS code 332322 indicating the classification as fabricated metal product manufacturing. Performance is obligated at Curtis Bay, Maryland, with a bid submission deadline of July 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The contracting activity is under the Department of Homeland Security’s Sflc Procurement Branch 2, with the opportunity posted on SAM.gov for subcontractors to respond.