43--FILTER ELEMENT,INTA
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 Filter Elements, INTA (PSC 4310 - Compressors And Vacuum Pumps). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Vendors must review the mandatory Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) available at the BPMI site. Quotes are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of filter elements. Key aspects include:
- Compliance with technical and quality requirements outlined in the IRPOD, drawings, technical data, and military specifications.
- Adherence to a strict order of precedence for document conflict resolution, with amendments taking highest priority.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the IRPOD available at
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce. Registration and password are required. - Technical Documents: Access to drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions is available via the e-commerce site.
- Pricing Validity: Quotes must be valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or non-compliance waivers must be justified with explanations and technical evaluations, then submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD; contractors must maintain an acceptable inspection system.
- Packaging: Specific requirements include MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags, and cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). MIL-STD 2073 also applies. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Certificate of Compliance: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of contract, NSN, and item nomenclature.
Additional Notes
Nuclear Reactor Publications not on the BPMI e-commerce site must be requested from the Contracting Officer at NAVSUP WSS-MECH. Commercial specifications and standards are not available from government sources. Distribution statements (DoDI 5230.24) apply to all documents and drawings.