99--LADDER-SIDE VERTICA
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has re-opened a solicitation for the procurement of LADDER-SIDE VERTICA. This is a bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance and government source inspection. The solicitation was amended to extend the offer due date to February 17, 2026, by 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and adherence to quality requirements for the LADDER-SIDE VERTICA, based on specific design and performance requirements outlined in drawing 1363174 (Cage 53711) and reference number 8100-1311-0240. Key aspects include:
- Government source inspection is required.
- Marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration control per MIL-STD-973, requiring submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers to the Contracting Officer.
- Quality assurance system must be acceptable to the Government, preferably ISO 9001, with MIL-I-45208 also permitted.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
- Traceability: Offerors not the OEM must provide a letter from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a buy (bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 9999 (Miscellaneous Items)
- Offer Due: February 17, 2026, by 4:30 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026 (original publication date, amended to re-open)
- Option Quantity: The Government intends to add an option quantity to the resultant contract, and pricing for this option is requested.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must provide:
- Firm Unit Price and Extended Total Price.
- Quotation Validity Period (minimum 45 days, desired 60 days).
- Procurement Turnaround Time (PTAT).
- Awardee CAGE and relevant CAGE/DoDAACs for Government Source Inspection and Final Acceptance/Packaging.
- Proof of authorized distributorship if not the OEM.
- Verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
Additional Notes
All freight is FOB Origin. Manufacturers should contact NAVSUP WSS technical for specific ship class information. Contractors are cautioned that implementing engineering changes, waivers, or deviations without Contracting Officer approval is at their own risk.