56--CLOTH, SALMON
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 presolicitation for CLOTH, SALMON (NSN 1H-5640-016639974-X3). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government does not own the data or rights for this item, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire or reverse engineer. The overall response date for this presolicitation is March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 84 RO of CLOTH, SALMON, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 004. Delivery locations include W25G1U, W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5002 and W62G2T, W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, TRACY, CA 95304-5000. The government explicitly states it does not own the data or rights to purchase/contract repair from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to buy the data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Overall Response Due: March 23, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: February 20, 2026, at 12:52 PM UTC
- Product Service Code: 5640 (Wallboard, Building Paper, And Thermal Insulation Materials)
Market Research & Response
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties are invited to identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice (published February 20, 2026).
Additional Notes
Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, QPLs, QPDs, Military Handbooks, and other standardized documents is provided, primarily through DODSSP and ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Patterns, Drawings, Deviation Lists, and Purchase Descriptions are not stocked at DODSSP. For assistance, contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179.