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 (WSS) MECH, is soliciting proposals for GASKET materials. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation includes detailed technical, quality, and packaging requirements, with a mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of GASKET materials. Key requirements include:
- Technical Documentation: Accessing IRPOD, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions via the NAVSUP WSS e-commerce site (logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce), which requires pre-registration. The order of precedence for document conflict resolution is specified, with amendments taking highest priority.
- Quality Assurance: Compliance with IRPOD requirements and maintaining an inspection system acceptable to the Government. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at material delivery.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466, and MIL-STD 2073 standards, with specific clarifications regarding cleanliness controls and the use of green poly bags. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Waivers/Deviations: A formal process is outlined for requesting waivers or deviations from specified technical requirements or delivery dates, requiring detailed justification and technical evaluation.
- Mercury Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds must not be intentionally added to or come into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions are provided for completing and understanding the Data Item Description (DID) form, including codes for inspection, acceptance, distribution, and pricing groups.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 6, 2026
Additional Notes
An amendment has updated the quantity and solicitation close date. Pricing for quotations is valid for 60 days after the closing date unless otherwise specified. All contractual documents are considered issued by the Government upon mailing or electronic transmission.