13--BULKHEAD
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and quality assurance of BULKHEADs. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for BULKHEADs, based on drawing 2526780. Key requirements include physical identification per MIL-STD-129, configuration control in accordance with MIL-STD-973, and strict adherence to mercury-free specifications for items intended for submarine/surface ship use. The contractor must also maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, preferably ISO 9001 or MIL-I-45208. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, 9:30 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Option: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable up to 360 days after award. Pricing for this option should be submitted.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity, including the option provision.
Additional Notes
- The resultant award will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Access to drawings (drawing 2526780) must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.
- Contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by electronic commerce methods.
- Offerors must provide the name, street address, and CAGE of the facility if packaging occurs at a different location than the offeror's address.
- Technical inquiries regarding configuration control (other than MIL-STD-973) must be submitted on company letterhead to the Contracting Officer.