31--CYLINDER,HOIST
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 manufacture and supply of CYLINDER,HOIST. This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. A critical requirement is Government Source Approval prior to award; unapproved sources must submit comprehensive information as detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure. Proposals are due by February 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the requirements for manufacturing and quality assurance of the CYLINDER,HOIST. Key specifications include:
- Design: Must conform to Cage Code 34228, reference number D1218632.
- Source Control: Only previously approved government sources have been solicited. New suppliers must provide proof of prior approval, satisfactory production data, or test data to the Procurement Contracting Officer for evaluation.
- Marking: Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Design Changes: Strict procedures for changes in design, material, servicing, or part number, requiring SPCC Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free from metallic mercury contamination, especially for use on submarines/surface ships, unless specific written approval is obtained.
- Applicable Documents: MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130, ISO9001.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an inspection/quality system per MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: December 4, 2025, 8:42 AM UTC
Evaluation
Award is contingent upon Government Source Approval. Offers from unapproved sources that fail to provide all required data from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure will not be considered. If evaluation of a new source approval request cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on fleet support needs with existing approved sources.
Additional Notes
Technical questions regarding mercury-free requirements should be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer. Information on obtaining applicable documents (DODSSP, commercial standards) is provided.