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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 26, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Safety Boat

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FA8629-22-RFI-5047Federal

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NAICS: 336612
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CONNECTOR,THRU-HULL
Solicitation # N0010426QFF51
Solicitation N00104-26-Q-FF51, issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is for the procurement of a Thru-Hull Connector (NSN 2040-01-408-2691). This item is designated as Level I Special Emphasis material because it is used in crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or the loss of the vessel. Due to this criticality, the contract mandates rigorous quality control, including First Article Testing and a zero-defect lot acceptance policy. The hardware must be manufactured according to CPG 1025 specifications, utilizing QQ-N-286 material for the body, nut, and washers, with strict prohibitions against the use of molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants and mercury. The contractor is required to provide extensive objective quality evidence, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analyses, non-destructive testing, and hardness tests. All certification data and test results must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow for review and acceptance by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard prior to shipment. Additionally, any required welding or brazing must follow specific Navy standards, with procedures and qualification data approved by the government in advance. Award will be made to a single responsible offeror based on a determination of the most advantageous offer, with past performance weighted more heavily than price.
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4 days ago

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in 17 days

General Info

NAICS

336612 - Boat Building

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2

03292022_RFI+Safety+Boat.docx

DOCX

03292022_RFI+Safety+Boat_REV+1.docx

DOCX

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Response deadline changed from Apr 29, 2022 to May 6, 2022. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
Contacts
Justin Colaneri

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This RFI for a Safety Boat has been modified to correct administrative errors and remove one requirement. The revision, with tracked changes, is attached. The response date is also revised; submissions are due NLT 3:00 Eastern, 6 May 2022.

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