01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
SEAT,ACCESS COVER
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
SEAT,ACCESS COVER
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The evidence describes the material as used in a crucial shipboard system and designates it as “SPECIAL EMPHASIS material,” invoking special control procedures to ensure receipt of correct material. However, specific deliverables (e.g., quantities, technical specs, or exact items beyond the solicitation title phrase) are not included in the provided excerpts.
The notice states that all related contractual documents (including purchase orders, task orders, and delivery orders) are considered issued by the Government when copies are sent by mail, fax, or electronic commerce such as email. A “bilateral agreement” statement is also included tied to the Government’s acceptance of the contractor’s proposal.
The evidence indicates contractual documents such as purchase orders, task orders, and delivery orders may be used, but it does not describe the exact work-assignment mechanism beyond the general “issued” process.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | The notice includes a small business set-aside statement indicating a “total small business set-aside,” but the specific small business size category/NAICS-based criteria are not shown in the provided evidence. | Partially Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | The evidence includes submission/contract-change obligations (e.g., submit a Certificate of Compliance for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, and submit an Engineering Change Proposal for certain changes). It also states the Government’s acceptance of a contractor proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to issue contractual documents as detailed, but it does not provide detailed evaluation factors/scoring or proposal instructions in the supplied excerpts. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | No staffing, labor, or security/clearance requirements are provided in the supplied evidence. | Not Disclosed |
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CONTACT INFORMATION|4|N744.24|WVN|771-229-0476|HEATHER.R.JONES52.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL| ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014)|1|SEE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION C AND SECTION E.| INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT|6||||||| INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE POINT|6|TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD| GENERAL INFORMATION-FOB-DESTINATION|1|A| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|STAND-ALONE RECEIVING REPORT - CERTIFICATIONS; COMBO - RECEIVING REPORT & INVOICE - MATERIAL.|N/A|TBD|N00104|TBD|TBD|SEE SCHEDULE|TBD|||TBD||||SEE FORM DD1423|| NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|1|WSS| MANDATORY USE OF WORKFLOW PRO (WFP) MOD ASSIST MODULE|1|| WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUNE 2003)|6|ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF DELIVERY|ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF DELIVERY||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)|11|||||||||||| SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (DOD CONTRACTS)-BASIC (DEV 2026-O0037)(JUL 2026))|2||| WARRANTY OF DATA-BASIC (DEVIATION 2026-O0035) (FEB 2026)|2||| NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEV 2026-O0037)(FEB 2026)|1|| SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025)(FEB 2026)|7|||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024))|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1|| ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026))|13|||||||||||||| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PERPARDENESS, AND ENRGY PROGAM USE (APRIL 2008))|2||X| 1. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). 2. The resultant award of this solicitation will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance prior to execution. 3. All contractual documents (i.e. contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, and modifications) related to the instant procurement are considered to be "issued" by the Government when copies are either deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods such as email. The Government's acceptance of the contractor's proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to "issue" contractual documents as detailed herein. 4. If requirement will be packaged at a location different from the offeror's address, the offeror shall provide the name, street address, and CAGE of the facility. 5. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be ;DO/DX; certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Provision 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use, shall be inserted in solicitations when the contract to be awarded shall be a rated order. 6. If drawings are included in the solicitation, access needs to be requested on the individual solicitation page under Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov website. After requesting access, send an email to the POC listed on the solicitation. 7. NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will be considering past performance in the evaluation of offers IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2). 8. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. \ 1. SCOPE 1.1 The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems, or loss of the ship itself. Therefore, the material has been designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Order of Precedence - In the event of a conflict between the text of this contract/purchase order and the references and/or drawings cited herein, the text of this contract/purchase order must take precedence. Nothing in this contract/purchase order, however, must supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 2.2 Applicable Documents - The document(s) listed below form a part of this contract/purchase order including modifications or exclusions. 2.2.1 Specification Revisions - The specification revisions listed under "Documents References" below are the preferred revision. Older and/or newer r evisions are acceptable when listed within Contract Support Library Reference Number CSD155 in ECDS (Electric Contractor Data Submission) at: ht tps://register.nslc.navy.mil/. This is to allow Contractors to use certain acceptable older specification revisions to purge their existing stock of material certified to those older revisions or to use newer specification revisions when material is certified to newly released revisions,without requiring the submittal of waiver/deviation requests for each specification revision on every contract. Revisions of specifications reflecting editorial and/or re-approval (e.g. E2009, R2014, etc.) are considered inconsequential, but are acceptable when their revisions are listedwithin CSD155 or elsewhere within this contract. 2.2.2 "Document References" listed below must be obtained by the Contractor. Ordering information is included as an attachment to this contract/purchase order. 2.2.3 Documents, drawings, and publications supplied are listed under "Drawing Number". These items should be retained until an award is made. DRAWING DATA=EB-2000 |96169| C|SP |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=7016077 |53711| B| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=7016077B66 |53711| B|ER |D| | | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 | | | |080101|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-STD-792 | | |F |230223|A| |01| DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO_9001 | | | |081115|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO10012 | | | |030415|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ISO/IEC 17025 | | | |050515|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-I-45208 | | |A |810724|A|1 | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-STD-45662 | | |A |880801|A| | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 | | | |130326|A| | | 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 ;The Access Cover Seat must be in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 7016077 and ER7016077B66, item 114, except as amplified or modified herein.; 3.2 ;Dimension 1.562 Nominal must be manufactured to 1.582 +/- 0.005 inch. The stack height requirement of ER7016077B66 does not apply.; 3.3 Material for Parts Requiring Certification - Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for the parts listed below unless specifically stated otherwise: Part - ;Access Cover Seat; Material - MC903 (Type 6 cast nylon produced with polyepsilon caprolactam by the direct polymerization process) as manufactured by the Polymer Corporation or equal in accordance with Electric Boat Division Specification 2000. (Properties Specified Below Only) Item Property Test Method Value (A) Melting Point ASTM E794 or ASTM D3418 221 deg C +/- 9 (B) Relative Viscosity ASTM D789 (Notes 1 and 4) 2000 Minimum (C) Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.15-1.17 at 23 deg C (D) Dimensional Change Notes 2 & 4 0.2% Maximum (E) Tensile Impact ASTM D1822 Type S 80 ft-lbs/in?2 Specimen (Notes 5 & 6) Minimum (Note 3) (F) Tensile Yield Stress ASTM D638 (Note 6) 9000 psi Min. (Note 3) (G) Compressive Strength^ ASTM D695 (Note 6) 9000 psi Min. (Note 3) ^(at 1 percent Offset) (H) Water Absorption 24 hour ASTM D570 1.3 percent Maximum Saturation ASTM D570 7.0 percent Maximum (I) Rockwell "M" Hardness ASTM D785 75 Minimum Note 1: The test specimen must be finely ground particulates. After immersion the material must be checked daily for dissolution and must dissolve no longer than one hundred twenty (120) hours from the start of immersion. Within twenty-four (24) hours of the test specimen determined to be fully dissolved, it must be tested for viscosity. Note 2: Dimensional stability testing must be performed in accordance with the dimensional stability method per ASTM D5989 or equivalent. The percent change in each dimension, outside diameter, inside diameter and thickness must not be greater than the value specified. Note 3: These values are minimum averages. Separate specimens results may vary by 25%. Note 4: Any change to an already established heat or annealing cycle to achieve both relative viscosity and/or dimensional stability must be presented to the procuring activity for approval along with justification for the change. Note 5: Tensile-impact test specimens are to be type S in accordance with ASTM D1822, or round cylindrical specimens in accordance with MIL-DTL-32286, Paragraph 3.8 Note 6: Prior to test, the specimens must be dried in accordance with Federal Specification L-P- 410A, Paragraph 4.4.5. 3.4 A visual inspection shall be performed on the finished seat with acceptance criteria on critical surfaces per CSD167 in the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system at: https://register.nslc.navy.mil/. 3.5 Certificate of Compliance - (SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL) The Contractor must prepare and submit a certificate of compliance certifying that the items/components furnished under this contract comply with the requirements of the procurement document, including any/all invoked specifications and drawings. 3.6 Configuration Control - The Contractor must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration. For items of proprietary design, Contractor drawings showing the latest assembly configuration must be provided to the Government in electronic (C4) format. Definitions are provided elsewhere in the Contract/Purchase Order. 3.6.1 Waivers/Deviations - All waivers and deviations, regardless of significance or classification require review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Waivers and Deviations must be designated as Critical, Major, or Minor. The Contractor must provide a copy of this request to the QAR. Requests must include the information listed below. a. A complete description of the contract requirement affected and the nature of the waiver/deviation (non-conformance), including a classification of Critical, Major, or Minor. b. Number of units (and serial/lot numbers) to be delivered in this configuration. c. Any impacts to logistics support elements (such as software, manuals, spares, tools, and similar) being utilized by Government personnel or impacts to the operational use of the product. d. Information about remedial action being taken to prevent reoccurrence of the non-conformance. 3.6.2 All requests for Waivers/Deviations on NAVSUP-WSS Contracts must be submitted to the NAVSUP WSS Contracting Specialist via eMail. 3.6.3 ECPs - The Government will maintain configuration control and change authority for all modifications or changes affecting form, fit, function, or interface parameters of the Equipment and its sub-assemblies. The Contractor must submit an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) for any Class I or II changes that impact the Equipment covered by this contract. ECPs must be prepared in Contractor format, and must include the following information: a. The change priority, change classification (Class I or Class II), and change justification. b. A complete description of the change to be made and the need for that change. c. A complete listing of other Configuration Items impacted by the proposed change and a description of the impact on those CIs. d. Proposed changes to documents controlled by the Government. e. Proposed serial/lot number effectivities of units to be produced in, or retrofitted to, the proposed configuration. f. Recommendations about the way a retrofit should be accomplished. g. Impacts to any logistics support elements (such as software, manuals, spares, tools, and similar) being utilized by Government personnel in support of the product. h. Impacts to the operational use of the product. i. Complete estimat
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $204.2K across 5 fiscal years.

| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $6.1K | 4 | 2 |
| FY 2020 | $14.6K | 2 | 2 |
| FY 2021 | $45.0K | 1 | 1 |
| FY 2022 | $7.2K | 3 | 1 |
| FY 2023 | $131.3K | 4 | 1 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 8 broad matches are shown as supporting context.

| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0010422PFA05 | DERBYSHIRE MACHINE & TOOL CO | Feb 23, 2023 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332510 / 5340 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $44.7K | 4 |
| N0010419PBW83 | PAINTER TOOL INCORPORATED | Apr 23, 2019 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 332510 / 5340 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $0 | 1 |
| N0010423PFC22 | DERBYSHIRE MACHINE & TOOL CO | Oct 24, 2023 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 334412 / 5340 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $131.3K | 2 |
| N0010423PFA10 | DERBYSHIRE MACHINE & TOOL CO | Apr 12, 2023 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 334290 / 5340 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $7.5K | 2 |
| N0010420PBN25 | TRIMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. | Jan 29, 2020 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 339991 / 5330 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.4K | 1 |
| N0010420PBK49 | TRIMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. | Dec 23, 2019 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 339991 / 5330 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.1K | 1 |
| N0010420PBH61 | TRIMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. | Dec 6, 2019 | NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH | 339991 / 5330 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.9K | 1 |
| N0040620P0543 | JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC. | Aug 28, 2020 | NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND | 332510 / 5340 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $13.2K | 1 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.

| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERBYSHIRE MACHINE & TOOL CO UEI REXPSJ7NAHU8 · CAGE 71905 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 3 | 8 | $183.5K | Oct 24, 2023 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC. UEI KLDTZDR12ZB7 · CAGE 97537 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $13.2K | Aug 28, 2020 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| TRIMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. UEI VWX3JEES4FF7 · CAGE 0ZBE8 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 3 | 3 | $4.3K | Jan 29, 2020 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| PAINTER TOOL INCORPORATED UEI DNTFLGBMC6M4 · CAGE 34779 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $0 | Apr 23, 2019 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.

| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competed under simplified acquisition procedures | F | 8 | $157.0K | 76.9% |
| Full and open after exclusion of sources | D | 4 | $44.7K | 21.9% |
| Not competed under simplified acquisition procedures | G | 2 | $2.5K | 1.2% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
2 SAM.gov notice records were resolved into this procurement family. The chronology shows how the requirement was published and updated.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0010426QNE42 SEAT,ACCESS COVER | Solicitation | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 4:30 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| N0010426QNE42 Current Brief record SEAT,ACCESS COVER | Solicitation | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 4:30 PM GMT-0500 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
7 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
Not disclosed in the indexed notice
Unresolved requirement fields
7
12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in SEAT,ACCESS COVER.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: The notice includes a small business set-aside statement indicating a “total small business set-aside,” but the specific small business size category/NAICS-based criteria are not shown in the provided evidence.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: The notice states that all related contractual documents (including purchase orders, task orders, and delivery orders) are considered issued by the Government when copies are sent by mail, fax, or electronic commerce such as email. A “bilat
- You can show credible past performance for NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: The notice includes a small business set-aside statement indicating a “total small business set-aside,” but the specific small business size category/NAICS-based criteria are not shown in the provided evidence.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.



