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 Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for GASKETs (P/N: 5486620-0011), identified as Special Emphasis material critical for shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The resulting award will be a Firm Fixed-Price contract, with final delivery required within 210 days. Proposals are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for gaskets that meet design, manufacture, and performance specifications on CAGE 53711 Drawing 5486620, Item 11 and CSD722. Key requirements include:
- Material: Must be Special Emphasis material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to high probability of failure risk. Non-metallic materials must satisfy toxicity and flammability requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290.
- Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): A Gasket Mold (53711-5486620-0011(SG8453-1C)) will be provided. The successful offeror must contact the PCO for terms and arrangements for inspection and receipt, and return the mold to NAVSUP WSS Code 009 within 30 days after contract completion.
- Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, provide proprietary drawings in C4 format, and submit Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) via the ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/).
- Quality Assurance: The resulting award will not contain Government Source Inspection (GSI). Contractor is responsible for proprietary designs, maintaining records of departures, and using ECDS for data submissions and inquiries.
- Mercury Free: No intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Delivery: Final delivery of material within 210 days after award.
- Warranty: One year (365 days after the last delivery under this contract).
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply. Prompt Payment, Constructive Acceptance is changed from 7 days to 45 days after delivery.
Additional Notes
This opportunity includes clauses for Buy American-Free Trade Agreements, Balance of Payments Program, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DOD Contracts). Contractors should note the security prohibitions and exclusions (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025).