ELBOW,REDUCING
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 procurement of ELBOW, REDUCING components. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Businesses. Bidders must adhere to stringent technical, quality, and documentation requirements, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Proposals are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of "ELBOW, REDUCING" components. Key aspects include:
- Technical Compliance: Adherence to technical documents such as IRPOD, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with specific requirements detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Compliance with MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041), and MIL-STD 2073. Exclusion of mercury is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 8, 2026
Key Requirements & Submissions
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) available at the BPMI site.
- Technical Document Access: Technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, MIL-SPECs, CIDs) are available at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE, requiring registration and password. Some documents are NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals).
- Waiver/Deviation Process: Requests for waivers or deviations from specified technical requirements or delivery dates must be accompanied by a detailed explanation, impact assessment on quality/form/fit/function, and supporting technical data.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors are required to provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with specific requirements outlined in the IRPOD.
- ROTI Submittals: Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872) packages are due at the End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433. Shipping authorization from the PCO is required.
- Pre-manufacturing Submittals: Procedure, drawing, and other pre-manufacturing submittals (DI-QCIC-A8871) are required within 45 days after contract award (45 DAC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433.
- Pricing Validity: Unless otherwise specified, submitted pricing must be valid for 60 days after the closing date.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered "issued" upon mailing, faxing, or electronic transmission. The recommended method for ROTI submittals is via WAWF or other high-quality electronic means.