SODASORB POUCH
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 Mechanicsburg is soliciting quotes for the procurement of SODASORB POUCH (NSN 1HM 6810-01-578-2043). This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract opportunity for an authorized source to supply mercury-free sodasorb pouches meeting specific design and quality standards for potential use in submarine/surface ship applications. Quotes are due by June 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of SODASORB POUCH in accordance with design, manufacture, and performance requirements specified on drawing 7052704 (cage 53711). Key requirements include:
- Physical Identification: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973.
- Mercury-Free: Material must contain no metallic mercury and be free from mercury contamination, with strict prohibitions on mercury use during manufacturing.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for inspection, maintaining a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 also permitted).
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073. Specific provisions for electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive items, wood packaging material (WPM), Navy shelf-life program, and reusable NSN containers apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
- Delivery: Required within 30 days.
- FOB: Origin.
- Set-Aside: None specified. Awardee must be an authorized source.
- Quote Due: June 27, 2026, 20:30Z.
- Published: May 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to DARIAN.M.HOLLEY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Required quote information includes:
- New procurement unit price and total price.
- Procurement delivery lead time (PTAT).
- Award to CAGE and Inspection & Acceptance CAGE.
- Cost breakdown (if feasible) and a quote expiration date of at least 90 days.
- Traceability: If not the manufacturer, an official letter/email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status is mandatory. Government source approval is required prior to award.
Additional Notes
This RFQ is for a BUY/Procurement, and the resultant award will be issued bilaterally. Verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.