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 (WSS) Mech has issued a solicitation for ELBOW components, identified under Product Service Code 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires vendors to supply items in accordance with detailed technical specifications. Responses are due by April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation focuses on the procurement of "ELBOW" components. Key requirements include strict adherence to Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, technical data, and military specifications. Vendors must comply with specific higher-level contract quality requirements (MIL-I-45208), inspection procedures, and detailed packaging instructions (e.g., MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466, MIL-STD 2073). A critical environmental requirement is the exclusion of mercury from all hardware and supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 8:30 PM Z (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published: March 31, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
Vendors are mandated to review the IRPOD available at the BPMI site, which requires pre-registration and a password. Technical documents, including IRPOD, drawings, and MIL-SPECs, are accessible via https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce. A strict order of precedence applies to conflicting documentation, with amendments to the purchase order/contract taking the highest priority.
Proposals should specify pricing validity (default 60 days). Requests for waivers, exceptions, or alternate submittals must be provided at the time of quote submission, with detailed justification demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. These requests will be reviewed by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
A critical deliverable is the Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872), to be submitted as a complete package per the contract delivery schedule. Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO. A separate package is required for each unique combination of Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic transmission. Detailed guidance on DD Form 1423 blocks and distribution statements is provided within the solicitation. Nuclear Reactor Publications not on BPMI must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH.