COUPLING,CU-NI70-30
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 is soliciting for the procurement of COUPLING,CU-NI70-30 as a commercial product. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332919 (Size Standard 750). Bidders must review the mandatory Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and adhere to specific technical, quality, and packaging requirements. Quotes are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for a specific product, "COUPLING,CU-NI70-30." The procurement involves strict adherence to technical documentation, including IRPODs, drawings, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements (MIL-I-45208).
- Maintenance of an acceptable inspection system by the contractor.
- Specific packaging requirements, including MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466, and MIL-STD 2073, with cleanliness controls.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Commercial Product Procurement
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332919 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Quotes must be valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the IRPOD available at the BPMI site. Technical documents are accessible at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (requires password and pre-registration).
- Document Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments to the purchase order/contract take precedence, followed by the schedule, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for waivers, exceptions, or alternate submittals must be provided at the time of quote submission, with full justification and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
- Quality Assurance: Quality assurance requirements are detailed in the IRPOD. Contractors must provide Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI) per DI-QCIC-8872 at the End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433, and obtain authorization to ship material from the PCO.
- DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions are provided for completing DD Form 1423, including data item descriptions, distribution statements, and pricing groups.
Evaluation
Evaluation will follow the "EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES" clause (DEV 2026-O0028)(FEB 2026).