43--COUPLING

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS-MECH) has issued a Solicitation for COUPLING (PSC 4320 - Power And Hand Pumps). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation was amended to update the quantity to 21, and the response date is July 8, 2026.

Scope of Work & Requirements

This solicitation outlines detailed requirements for the procurement of couplings. Key aspects include:

• Technical Documentation: Access to technical documents such as IRPOD, drawings, and specifications is available at https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce. Pre-registration and a password are required.
• Order of Precedence: In case of document conflicts, amendments to the purchase order/contract take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
• Compliance: Contractors must comply with specified document revisions. Requests for waivers or deviations must be justified, demonstrate no impact on quality/form/fit/function, and be submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for review.
• Exclusion of Mercury: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from being intentionally added to or coming into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
• Quality Assurance: Quality assurance requirements are detailed in the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
• Packaging: Packaging requirements adhere to MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 for green poly bags, and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Quantity: 21
• Response Due: July 8, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
• Published: June 11, 2026

Additional Notes

• Pricing Validity: Unless otherwise specified, pricing for quotations is valid for 60 days after the closing date.
• Contractual Documents: Documents are considered 'issued' when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods like email.
• Nuclear Reactor Publications: Specific nuclear reactor publications not available via BPMI e-commerce must be requested from the Contracting Officer at NAVSUP WSS-MECH. Requests for "Official Use Only" or "NOFORN" documents require certification of "need-to-know."
• DD Form 1423: The solicitation provides extensive details and definitions for the blocks within DD Form 1423, covering data item descriptions, distribution statements, submission frequencies, and pricing groups.
• Certificate of Compliance: A Certificate of Compliance (per DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433 at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of contract/purchase order number, national stock number, and item nomenclature.