13--PINTLE
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 procurement of 250 PINTLE units (NSN: 1355 010903808). This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is subject to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. The Government owns the drawings and data rights for this item. Proposals are due March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the PINTLE. Key aspects include:
- Procurement of 250 each NSN: 1355 010903808. (The initial quantity of 427 was reduced by Amendment 0001).
- Adherence to specific applicable documents including MIL-STD-129 for marking, ISO 9001 for quality systems, and MIL-STD-973 for configuration control.
- Strict Mercury-Free requirements for materials, as the item is intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Contractors must obtain written approval for any functional metallic mercury inclusion.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Quantity: 250 PINTLE units.
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: January 7, 2026.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
- Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 also acceptable).
- All items must meet contract requirements, and records of inspection must be kept for four years.
- The contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. Technical inquiries regarding configuration control (other than MIL-STD-973) should be submitted on company letterhead. The primary contact for this opportunity is Zachary R. Morrill at ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-1552.