HATCH, STRIKEDOWN

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, issued a Solicitation for the manufacture and supply of "HATCH, STRIKEDOWN". This opportunity requires adherence to specific quality, marking, and packaging standards. Responses were due April 21, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the HATCH, STRIKEDOWN. Key aspects include:

• Design Representation: Items must conform to specified Cage Code(s) and reference number(s).
• Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N.
• Design Changes: Strict procedures for changes in design, material, servicing, or part number, requiring Contracting Officer approval for most changes.
• Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery. Government reserves the right to perform inspections.
• Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073 and the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule.

Contract Details

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Contract Type: Resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Unit and Total Prices are FIRM.
• Set-Aside: None specified.
• Delivery: Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin.
• Inspection: Government source inspection is required.
• Option Quantity: The Government intends to add an option for increased quantity, exercisable within the number of days specified in FAR 52.217-6.

Key Requirements for Offerors

• Traceability: If not the manufacturer, offerors must provide a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
• Pricing Justification: If the item was not previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS, or if prices have increased, offerors must provide NSN of a similar item, previous NSN (if upgrade), or copies of invoices from other buying activities/commercial marketplace. Basis of pricing is required if not in line with historical pricing.
• Authorized Distributors: Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item. Proof of authorization on company letterhead, signed by a responsible official, must be submitted with the offer.

Submission & Contact

• Response Due: April 21, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
• Published Date: May 5, 2026.
• Contact: BRETT.A.DEPALMA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (Phone: 717-605-4358).