DUST,COVER
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 proposals for the manufacture of DUST,COVER components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requiring adherence to specific technical drawings and military standards. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of DUST,COVER components, identified as P/N: 6237595-001, CAGE 53711. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Must meet material and physical specifications detailed in Drawing 6237595.
- Marking: Adherence to MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 as applicable.
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973, including procedures for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Shelf Life: Items must have at least 85% of their shelf-life remaining upon receipt by the Government, as per DOD 4140.27-M and MIL-STD-129P.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for 100% inspection per Drawing 6237595. Government Source Inspection (FAR 52.246-2) is mandatory.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 25, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Delivery: Required within 90 days of award.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by searching the solicitation number. Contractors should note the detailed instructions for obtaining applicable documents and the shelf-life requirements. A suggested source for the part is FORSHEDA SHAFT SEAL CORP (CAGE 54568).