13--ACETATE LINER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and quality control of an ACETATE LINER. This requirement is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the ACETATE LINER, identified by Cage Code 10001, reference number 2510273. Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury Free: The material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, as it is intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval is required from the Procurement Contracting Officer if metallic mercury is a functional part of the material.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208).
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral agreement required)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: December 31, 2025
- Delivery: Desired and required delivery for CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB is 673 units each, within 267 days.
- Warranty: One year from the date of delivery.
Evaluation
Award will be based upon the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, inclusive of any option provisions.
Additional Notes
This contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must provide the name, street address, and CAGE of the facility if packaging will occur at a different location. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the listed Point of Contact.