44--TEST PLUG,SPECIAL
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 MECH, is issuing a solicitation for TEST PLUG,SPECIAL. This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized test plugs, with a strong emphasis on adherence to detailed technical, quality, and packaging specifications. Responses are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires compliance with specific technical documents, including the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, and military specifications. Key requirements include:
- Mandatory review of IRPOD available at logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce (requires pre-registration).
- Adherence to a strict order of precedence for document conflict resolution, prioritizing amendments, schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Compliance with specified revisions of documents; written approval required for using other revisions.
- Procedures for vendor waivers/deviations on critical contracts, requiring detailed justification and technical evaluation.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
- Quality assurance requirements as specified in the IRPOD, with contractors maintaining an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Specific packaging requirements per MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466, and MIL-STD 2073, with clarifications on cleanliness controls and fire retardant materials.
- Detailed instructions for completing DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List), including codes for inspection, acceptance, distribution, frequency, and pricing groups.
- Submission of a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) at the time of material delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Additional Notes
Technical documents, such as IRPODs, drawings, and STRs, are available through the BPMI site (logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce), which requires a password and pre-registration. Nuclear reactor publications not available from BPMI must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH, Code N943, with specific procedures for "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and "NOFORN" documents. Commercial specifications are not available from government sources.