53--CASTER
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 manufacturing of a CASTER, identified by Part Number 42PY10405S004 (CAGE CODE 07393, MFG. COLSON CASTERS). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of the specified CASTER, adhering to material and physical requirements. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Production of CASTER, P/N: 42PY10405S004, CAGE CODE (07393) MFG. COLSON CASTERS.
- Marking: Compliance with applicable Military Standards such as MIL-STD-130 for mechanical parts and MIL-STD-1285/MIL-STD-130 for electrical/electronic parts.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, including submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers.
- Quality Assurance: The Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements. Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required. Records of inspection work must be maintained for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073 and the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: January 30, 2026, 9:06 AM Z
Evaluation
Award will be based on proposals that meet the specified material, physical, marking, configuration control, quality assurance, and packaging requirements for the CASTER. If an alternate item is proposed, a complete technical description must be submitted for government review to determine if it meets minimum requirements.
Additional Notes
This solicitation covers a commercial brand name description. Offerors proposing alternate items must provide a complete technical description for government review. Detailed ordering information for various military and commercial documents is provided within the solicitation.