DAMPING INDUCTOR
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 a DAMPING INDUCTOR. This opportunity outlines detailed technical, quality, and packaging requirements for the supply of this item. Proposals are due by May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a Damping Inductor (Product Service Code 5950). The description includes numerous standard clauses covering item unique identification, inspection (fixed-price), stop-work orders, FOB destination, and Wide Area Workflow payment instructions. Key technical requirements involve mandatory vendor review of a Material IRPOD (Individual Repair Part Ordering Data) available at the BPMI site.
Technical & Quality Requirements
- Document Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then other specifications.
- Technical Documents: Associated documents like IRPODs, drawings, and military specifications are accessible via
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce(requires pre-registration and password). - Waivers/Deviations: Compliance with delivery dates and technical requirements is expected. Any intended use of non-compliant material or requests for delivery extensions/waivers must be identified in advance with justification, impact assessment, and supporting technical data. Requests without sufficient information will be returned. The Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) will review and forward requests to the Post Award PCO.
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD. Contractors must maintain a Government-acceptable inspection system and records.
- Packaging: Specific clarifications for MIL-PRF-23199 packaging, particularly regarding MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for cleanliness control (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- Mercury Exclusion: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are to be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5950 (Coils And Transformers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 6, 2026
Submission Requirements
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
- Certificate of Compliance: A Certificate of Compliance (per DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433 at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of contract/purchase order number, National Stock Number, and item nomenclature.
- DD Form 1423: The solicitation includes a detailed explanation of the DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List) blocks, covering data item descriptions, inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, and pricing groups.
Additional Notes
Nuclear Reactor Publications designated as "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" or "NOFORN" require "Need-to-Know" certification from the PCO (pre-award) or DCMA (post-award). Commercial specifications and standards are not available from government sources.