GASKET
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 is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of a GASKET (Part Number FY03MM1832, CAGE 3CX85). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by May 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract/purchase order requires the manufacture of a GASKET that meets specific material and physical requirements for part number FY03MM1832, CAGE 3CX85. Marking must comply with applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, MIL-P-15024/5). Configuration control is governed by MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, requiring submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
A critical requirement is the shelf life, mandating that items have not less than 85 percent of shelf-life remaining at the time of receipt by the Government, as per DOD 4140.27-M. Shelf-life items must be marked according to MIL STD 129, MIL-STD-130, MIL STD 290, or FED STD 123, including manufacturing/cure/pack date and expiration/inspect/test date as applicable. Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required. Delivery is required within 90 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Contract/Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
- Response Due: May 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 23, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT
- Delivery: 90 Days
Quality Assurance
The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and ensuring compliance with all contract specifications. Records of inspection work must be maintained for 365 calendar days after final delivery. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections.
Packaging
Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking shall be in accordance with the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule, with MIL-STD 2073 PACKAGING specifically applying.
Additional Notes
This is a shelf-life item; bidders must ensure their material meets these requirements prior to quoting. Award for this item will only be made to vendors listed on OD36190. Substitute items are not authorized without prior testing and approval. Ordering information for various military specifications and standards is provided. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions are included, specifying "Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo)" and "Inspection / Acceptance Point: Source."