43 -BOW SHACKLE INTERFACE

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) updates remarks related to the solicitation.

• Specifically, Remark 2 has been changed to state: "Drawings or technical data are not available for this item."

• Remark 2

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. No impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is indicated beyond the clarification of Remark 2.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the "BOW SHACKLE INTERFA" (NSN 7HH 4030-01-705-6536). The government is procuring this item and requires detailed technical specifications and quality requirements for its manufacture.

• The "BOW SHACKLE INTERFA" must be manufactured according to the design represented by Cage Code 0E3P8, reference number 1844-900-0-200.

• Marking of the item must comply with MIL-STD-130, REV N, 16 NOV 2012.

• Changes in design, material, servicing, or part number require notification and approval from the NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer.

• Specific clauses related to manufacturing phase-out, discontinuation of production, diminishing sources, obsolete materials, and contractor retention of supply chain traceability documentation are applicable.

• Offers for unused former government surplus property must be completed and submitted with the offer, with additional supporting documentation required upon request.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073 and other specified requirements, including unique item identification.

• Inspection and acceptance of supplies will be performed at the contractor's or subcontractor's plant, or at destination, as specified.

• Product Verification Testing (PVT) may be invoked by the contracting officer.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document is a Request for Quotations.

• Delivery is requested "ASAP".

• The period of performance is not detailed in this excerpt.

• Quotations must be furnished to the issuing office on or before the close of business on 2026 MAY 12.

• Award evaluations will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria per DFARS CD 2026-00048 215.103-2.

• Offers of alternate products will not be evaluated if the solicitation is automated, does not meet a dollar threshold for savings, or if the proposed time for award does not permit evaluation and would adversely affect the Government.

• The RFQ is not explicitly stated as a set-aside, but box 11 allows for "Small Business" classification.

• Distributors must provide proof of being an authorized distributor on company letterhead, signed by a responsible company official.

• Drawings or technical data are available for this item.

• Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP Weapon System Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO).

• Any order resulting from this RFQ will require electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF.

• The document references numerous clauses and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-130, DFARS, FAR, ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1, etc.) that bidders must adhere to.