ELBOW
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 has issued a Solicitation for an ELBOW, identified under Product Service Code 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of repair parts, requiring adherence to specific technical, quality, and packaging standards. Proposals are due by January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of an "ELBOW" and related material, emphasizing compliance with detailed technical documentation and quality assurance requirements. It involves the supply of items under strict government specifications, including mandatory review of Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and adherence to specific packaging instructions.
Key Requirements
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the Material IRPOD available at the BPMI site.
- Technical Documentation: Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, military specifications) is available via HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE, requiring pre-registration and a password.
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD, necessitating an acceptable inspection system and record keeping.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness control, and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Waivers/Deviations: A formal process is outlined for requesting waivers or deviations from technical requirements or delivery dates, requiring detailed justification.
- Mercury Exclusion: Intentional addition or direct contact of mercury or mercury-containing compounds with hardware is prohibited.
- DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions are provided for completing and understanding the DD Form 1423 for data item descriptions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026 (Extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published: December 31, 2025
Submission & Contact
Offerors must submit Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI) per DI-QCIC-8872 (latest revision) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433. Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO. For inquiries, contact HUNTER.R.BREON.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 7712290109.