GROUND WIRE
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 GROUND WIRE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific military standards and drawings for the production of NAVSEA P/N: 5651072 (GROUND STRAP, SLING HANDLING, VMHF). Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of GROUND WIRE according to detailed material and physical requirements, primarily NAVSEA P/N: 5651072 and its associated drawing 5651072. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing & Design: Adherence to regulations and specifications within drawing 5651072.
- Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 as applicable.
- Configuration Control: Implementation of MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers, to be submitted to NAVICP-MECH.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an inspection system, and ensuring compliance with all contract requirements. Government source inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required. Inspection records must be kept for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: Must conform to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price implied)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: 90 days after award.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by searching the solicitation number. Contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic commerce. Information on obtaining applicable documents and standards (DODSSP, Commercial Specs, Ordnance Standards, etc.) is provided within the solicitation.