GREASE
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 has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture of GREASE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific technical drawings and shelf-life requirements. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of GREASE in accordance with Drawing 5933937-1 (53711) REV -. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Must meet material and physical requirements specified on Drawing 5933937-1.
- Marking: Adherence to applicable Military Standards (e.g., MIL-STD-130).
- Configuration Control: Compliance with MIL-STD-973 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Shelf Life: Items must have at least 85% shelf-life remaining upon receipt by the Government, with a specified shelf life of 10 years for new procurement. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required.
- Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required. The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 7, 2026
- Delivery: 90 days
Evaluation
Award will be made only to vendors listed on OD36190. Substitute items are not authorized without prior testing and approval. Contractors desiring to provide a substitute must contact the Government PCO for testing and approval to be added to the OD.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from www.sam.gov by searching the solicitation number. All contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods.