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 (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO. This opportunity is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is open for Full and Open Competition. The response deadline is February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO. Key specifications include:
- Design: Must conform to Cage Code 10001, reference number 1559957.
- Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury-Free: Material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval is required for any functional inclusion of mercury.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging requirements apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition)
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Systems Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
- Award Type: Bilateral, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
Requirements & Quality
All items must meet contract requirements. The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and maintaining records for four years post-delivery. The contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Contractual documents will be issued electronically. Offerors must provide packaging location if different from their address. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. Technical inquiries regarding configuration should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, NAVICP-MECH.