81--SHIPPING AND STORAG
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PSC
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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, is soliciting proposals for new manufacture spare parts, specifically Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. This opportunity is for a Full and Open Competition to procure blow-molded reusable container assemblies designed for shipping circuit cards and modules. Proposals are due January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of specialized shipping and storage containers, including Type I and Type II variants. Key specifications include:
- Materials: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for the case and flame-retardant cushioning.
- Manufacturing Process: Blow-molded.
- Finish: Electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy (ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3) in lieu of Cadmium plating.
- Desiccant: One-third unit of MIL-D-3464, Type II desiccant per cubic foot of interior volume.
- Identification: Containers must include a nameplate with Unique Identification (UID) marking per drawing (80132) 15930 and Mil-STD-130. Detailed dimensions, performance requirements, and specific part numbers (P069-1 through P069-7) are provided in the attached drawings and specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for new manufacture spare parts.
- Competition: Full and Open Competition.
- Proposal Validity: Offers must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days.
- Proposal Due: January 29, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: January 15, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Non-price evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are:
- Relevant Past Performance
- Technical Capability
- Delivery Combined non-price factors are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offeror and may make an award on initial proposals or conduct negotiations.
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval (FAA): Required for all new manufacturers. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with FAT, including providing parts, repair, and shipment. Government testing costs are estimated at $10,000 and will be added to offerors' prices for evaluation.
- FAA Waiver: Offerors may request a waiver if they have previously supplied identical production articles within three years, using the same production location, facilities, processes, and subcontractors, without prior Material Review Board disposition or waivers. Two prices (with and without waiver) must be submitted if a waiver is requested.
- Quality Assurance: Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the local government QAR and DCMA/QAR after recommendation by NAVSUP WSS.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kimberly Flores at KIMBERLY.FLORES12.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-6549.