CONNECTOR PLATE
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 issued a solicitation for the manufacture of a CONNECTOR PLATE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific military standards and drawings. Proposals are due by May 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a CONNECTOR PLATE according to material and physical requirements specified on DRAWING 8971564-002 (53711) REV -. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Strict adherence to specified drawing data.
- Marking: Items must be marked in accordance with applicable Military Standards, including MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 (SHIPS).
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers, submitted to NAVICP-MECH.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery. Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: 5430 (Storage Tanks - Note: This PSC appears to be a mismatch with the item title "CONNECTOR PLATE")
- Delivery: 90 days after award.
- Response Due Date: May 30, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published Date: April 23, 2026, 4:46 PM Z
Evaluation
Award will be made only to vendors listed on Ordinance Document (OD) OD36190 for controlled items. Substitute items are not authorized without prior testing and approval. Contractors not on the list are urged to contact the Government PCO for testing and approval for future procurements. Government Source Inspection is a mandatory requirement.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from www.sam.gov by entering the solicitation number. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, facsimile, or electronic commerce. For document references, the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DODSSP) website (http://www.dsp.dla.mil/) provides product information.