GRAPHITIC BUSHING

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a solicitation for GRAPHITIC BUSHING (Product Service Code 3120: Bearings, Plain, Unmounted). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires vendors to supply items in strict accordance with technical specifications. Proposals are due by February 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This procurement involves the supply of graphitic bushings. Key requirements include:

• Mandatory Vendor Review: Access and review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) available at the BPMI site is mandatory.
• Technical Documentation: Adherence to technical documents such as IRPOD, drawings, and military specifications, accessible via the NAVSUP WSS e-commerce site (registration required).
• Quality Assurance: Compliance with quality assurance requirements detailed in the IRPOD and maintenance of an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
• Packaging: Specific packaging requirements apply, including MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073, with clarifications regarding cleanliness controls and the use of MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags.
• Material Composition: Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
• Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
• Published Date: January 7, 2026, 12:06 AM EST
• Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.

Submission & Compliance

• Electronic Submissions: Contractual documents are considered 'issued' when transmitted by facsimile or other electronic commerce methods, such as email.
• WAWF: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is the recommended method for invoice and receiving reports, as well as Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI) submittals.
• Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations from technical requirements must be justified, demonstrate no impact on quality/fit/function, and include supporting technical data for alternate items.
• DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions are provided for completing DD Form 1423, including codes for inspection, acceptance, distribution, frequency, and pricing groups.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Melissa Furness at MELISSA.FURNESS@NAVY.MIL or 7712290075.