58--COVER,CAPSTAN
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 the procurement of COVER,CAPSTAN. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A critical requirement for this specific procurement is that only CAGE Code OHM39 is an approved source of supply, and only this source will be solicited. Interested parties not currently approved should contact Mr. Jeff Cotton or Mr. Mike Estrada at 805-228-8032 for qualification information for future procurements. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the COVER,CAPSTAN. Key aspects include:
- Compliance with MIL-STD Packaging and Government Source Inspection.
- Adherence to IUID requirements (DFARS 252.211-7003).
- Serialization in accordance with PHS and T Instruction 7538398 and Drawing 7538377.
- Maintenance of an inspection system compliant with ISO 9001 or equivalent.
- Performance of 100% electrical and workmanship testing and inspection, with results provided to NAVSUP WSS Program Manager (electrical test results removed due to classified data).
- Submission of a Production Test Procedure/Plan (ARC Acceptance Test Procedures) in accordance with Material Specification 7338393.
- Special marking and packaging per P H S AND T Instruction NAVSEA 05T1-06 and Drawings 7538398 and 7538391.
- The material specifications for this item are classified as SECRET, and the contract requires the contractor to have a Government Security Clearance (DD Form 254).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
- Award Type: Bilateral award, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
Submission & Contact
Electronic submission of quotes, representations, and certifications must be sent via email to Jordan.d.burt.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes must include new procurement unit price, total price, delivery lead time, CAGE, inspection & acceptance CAGE (if different), cost breakdown (if feasible), quote expiration date (minimum 90 days), and delivery vehicle (if applicable). For non-manufacturers, an official letter/email from the OEM confirming authorized distributorship is required.
Additional Notes
Authorized material substitutions via ECPs include ECP 24-001 REV A for color tolerance (delta E no greater than 3.0) and ECP 24-002 REV A for sealant (Neorez DSM R-967). While the item is unclassified, associated drawings, material specifications, and PHS&T documents have higher security concerns and require a DD-254.