14--CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS
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, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture of CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation requires adherence to specific material, physical, marking, and configuration control standards. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS according to material and physical requirements specified on drawing 5945539-001 cage 53711. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing & Design: Adherence to drawing 5945539-001 cage 53711.
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 (SHIPS).
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Deviations, and Waivers, submitted to NAVICP-MECH.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, with the Government reserving the right to perform necessary inspections. Inspection records must be maintained for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Government Source Inspection: Required per FAR 52.246-2.
- Delivery: Required within 90 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due: March 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Issuing Office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by searching the solicitation number. For commercial brand name descriptions, alternate items require a complete technical description for government review. Awards for items described on Source Control Drawings (SCD) will only be made to listed vendors; substitute items require prior testing and approval by NAVSUP WSS. Contractors desiring to provide substitute items should contact the designated government activity for approval. Contact Amanda R. Hayward at amanda.r.hayward.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-5834 for inquiries.