CAPACITOR
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, is soliciting quotes for CAPACITORs (PSC 5910) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The quantity has been increased to 10 EA, and the solicitation has been amended multiple times, including updates to the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and shelf-life requirements. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of CAPACITORs. Bidders must conduct a mandatory review of the IRPOD available at the BPMI site. Compliance is required with various technical documents, drawings, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions, accessible via the NAVSUP WSS e-commerce portal (https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce), which requires pre-registration and a password. Key requirements include adherence to specific quality assurance standards, detailed packaging instructions (MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466, MIL-STD 2073), and the exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies. Contractors must submit a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) and a cure date certificate (DI-MISC-81318) at the time of material delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Quantity: 10 EA
- Quote Validity: Pricing must be valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Amendments & Key Updates
- Amendment 0002: Issued to update shelf-life requirements.
- Amendment 0001: Issued due to an update to the IRPOD.
- The solicitation point of contact has changed.
- The quantity has been increased to 10 EA.
Additional Notes
An order of precedence is established for document conflict resolution, with amendments taking precedence over the schedule, terms, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications. Requests for vendor waivers or deviations on critical contracts require detailed justification and technical evaluation. The solicitation also provides extensive guidance on the interpretation and completion of DD Form 1423 blocks, including definitions for inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, and pricing groups (Group I-IV). Information on obtaining Nuclear Reactor Publications and Commercial Specifications is also provided. All documents and drawings provided by the U.S. Navy include a distribution statement (A-F) outlining usage limits.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: COLLIN.A.BROWNING.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
- Phone: 5642261306