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 delivery of Acetate Liners (Product Service Code 1355 - Torpedo Inert Components). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, and evaluation will be based on the lowest aggregate total price. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture of LINER,ACETATE components, adhering to specific contract quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Design: Must conform to Cage Code/Reference Number 10001, 2510273.
- 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 Requirement: Material must contain no metallic mercury and be free from contamination, critical for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval is required for any functional inclusion of metallic mercury.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining a quality system acceptable to the Government (ISO 9001 or MIL-I-45208).
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: May 21, 2026, 9:22 PM ET
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA and 0001AB, 673 units each, within 267 days.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Evaluation
Award will be based upon the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, including any option provisions. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a DO certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Offerors must request access to drawings on the SAM.gov solicitation page and then email the POC. All contractual documents are considered issued upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic transmission.