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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture of GASKETs and O-RINGs. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in an award based on the total dollar value across multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), not individual unit prices. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of GASKETs and O-RINGs according to specified material and physical requirements, including part numbers: M85049/130-13N, MS28778-24, and MS29513-123 (all CAGE 81343). Key requirements include:
- Marking: Adherence to Military Standards such as MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5.
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Shelf Life: Items must have not less than 85 percent shelf-life remaining at the time of receipt by the Government, as per DOD 4140.27-M Shelf Life Management Manual. Specific marking requirements for Type I and Type II shelf-life items are detailed.
- Quality Assurance: The Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, with Government Source Inspection (per FAR 52.246-2) required.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 8, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the total dollar value of all CLINS, not individual unit prices. The solicitation also notes a commercial brand name description, allowing for alternate item proposals with a complete technical description for Government review.
Additional Notes
All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, facsimile, or electronic commerce methods. Contact Joshua D. Martin at JOSHUA.D.MARTIN76.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-229-0509 for inquiries.