53--GASKET
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 soliciting proposals for GASKET materials. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific technical, quality, and packaging standards. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of GASKET materials, requiring compliance with various military specifications and quality requirements, including ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (MIL-I-45208), and specific inspection and acceptance procedures. Vendors must review technical documents such as IRPODs and drawings available on the BPMI site (HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE), which requires pre-registration and a password.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: January 22, 2026, 9:06 AM UTC
Key Requirements
- Technical Documentation: Mandatory review of IRPOD and drawings from the BPMI site. Technical documents are subject to "NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS (NOFORN)" distribution statements.
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then specifications.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for waivers or deviations from technical requirements or delivery dates must include justification and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function, and must be submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
- Material Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from being intentionally added or coming into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with specific QA requirements detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-PRF-23199, including specific requirements for MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for cleanliness control, and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
Submission Requirements
- Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI): A complete package of all applicable Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (per DI-QCIC-8872) is due at the End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433. Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO.
- Pre-manufacturing Submittals: One package of all applicable procedures, drawings, and other pre-manufacturing submittals (per DI-QCIC-8871) is due within 45 Days After Contract (DAC) award to the Contracting Officer (NAVSUP-WSS code N9433).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Danielle Dellisola via email at DANIELLE.DELLISOLA@NAVY.MIL or phone at 7712290057.