13--COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO
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 procurement of 146 each of NSN 1355 006901100, COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO. This requirement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026, at 9:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the design, manufacture, and performance of the COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO in accordance with Reference number 2048297. Key requirements include:
- Design & Performance: Must meet specifications on drawing 2048297 (cage 10001).
- Marking: Physical identification per MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury Free: Material must contain no metallic mercury and be free from contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor must provide and maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001. Suppliers currently using MIL-I-45208 are permitted to continue.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 9:30 PM EST
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
- Award Type: Bilateral agreement
- Option: The Government retains an option to order an additional quantity up to 100% of this order for 365 days ARO.
- Priority Rating: Any contract awarded will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
The Government does not own the drawings or data rights to this NSN. If drawings are included, access must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC. Offerors must provide packaging location details if different from their address. Technical inquiries regarding mercury requirements should be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer via the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Zachary R. Morrill at ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-1552.