CUSH-N-SEAL
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 for the procurement of CUSH-N-SEAL units, Part Number 5948-008A, manufactured by AUTOMATIC VALVE CORP (CAGE 91510). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of CUSH-N-SEAL units that meet specified design, material, and dimensional requirements. The procurement includes adherence to detailed quality assurance, packaging, and documentation standards.
Key Requirements
- Item: CUSH-N-SEAL, Part Number 5948-008A, from AUTOMATIC VALVE CORP (CAGE 91510).
- Design & Material: Must conform to ordering data, with specific exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds. In the event of conflict, Section C of the contract/purchase order takes precedence over Section D.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for green poly bags under cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean, or IRPOD requirements). MIL-STD 2073 packaging also applies. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Documentation: An Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) is available at the BPMI website. Contractors must comply with specified revisions of cited documents. Requests for waivers/deviations must include justification and technical evaluation.
- Deliverables: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
Submission Requirements
Quotes should specify the number of days pricing is valid. All contractual documents are considered 'issued' when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods like email. The Government's acceptance of a proposal constitutes bilateral agreement.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact TAYLOR.BLOOR@NAVY.MIL or call 7712290099.