COMPARATOR,COLOR
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 (NAVSUP WSS-MECH) has issued a solicitation for COMPARATOR,COLOR (Product Service Code 6630: Chemical Analysis Instruments). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has extended the offer due date to January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of "COMPARATOR,COLOR" in accordance with detailed technical specifications. Key aspects include mandatory vendor review of a Material Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) document, compliance with hazardous material identification (SDS, GHS), and adherence to specific shelf-life requirements. The contractor will be responsible for First Article Test/Inspection on two units, with approval required prior to full manufacturing. Quality assurance and packaging must meet IRPOD and MIL-PRF-23199/MIL-DTL-24466 standards, including cleanliness controls. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly excluded.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments)
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC (extended by amendment)
- Published: January 13, 2026 (date of amendment)
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Key Requirements & Submissions
- Technical Documents: Access via
HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE(requires pre-registration and password). - Order of Precedence: Amendments take precedence over other contract documents.
- Hazardous Materials: Submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant product labels is required prior to award.
- First Article Approval: Government testing and approval are required for the first article.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or non-conformance waivers must include justification and an offer of consideration.
- DD Form 1423 Submittals: Includes cure date certificates (DI-MISC-81318), procedure/drawing packages (DI-QCIC-8871) within 45 days after contract award, vendor certified test reports (DI-QCIC-8872) at End of Contract, and IRPOD-specified reports (DI-NDTI-80809) as required.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Carly Gassert at CARLY.GASSERT@NAVY.MIL or 7712290084.