GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
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 and design of GROMMET,NONMETALLIC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific technical and quality standards. Proposals are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and design of nonmetallic grommets. Key requirements include:
- Design and Material: Must be in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (04804) drawing PL2055F49, piece number ITEM89, and part number PL2055F49ITEM89.
- Mercury Exclusion: Hardware and supplies must not intentionally contain or come into direct contact with mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review.
- Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041), and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 5325 (Fastening Devices)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 6, 2026
Requirements & Documentation
Technical documents, including drawings and specifications, are available at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE, requiring pre-registration and a password. In case of document conflict, Section "C" of the contract/purchase order takes precedence over Section "D". A Certificate of Compliance per DI-MISC-81356 must be submitted at the time of material delivery to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433. Pricing for quotations is valid for 60 days after the closing date.
Additional Notes
Requests for waivers or deviations must include justification and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Detailed explanations for DD Form 1423 blocks are provided, covering data item descriptions, distribution statements, and pricing groups. Nuclear reactor publications not on the BPMI e-commerce site must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH CODE N943.