INSPECTION PENETRAN
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 (NAVSUP WSS-MECH) has issued a Solicitation for Inspection Penetran services and supplies. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the inspection of supplies under a fixed-price arrangement. Bidders must review the mandatory Material IRPOD (Individual Repair Part Ordering Data) available at the BPMI site. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the inspection of supplies, with specific requirements for unique item identification and valuation. The scope includes adherence to detailed technical documentation, quality assurance, and packaging standards. Key aspects involve compliance with specified revisions of documents, strict procedures for vendor waivers/deviations on critical contracts, and the exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Fixed-Price for Inspection of Supplies)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 26, 2026, 9:52 AM UTC
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Technical Requirements & Documentation
Technical documents, including IRPOD, drawings, and specifications, are subject to NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) distribution statements and special export controls. These documents are accessible via https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce and require pre-registration. An order of precedence is established for document conflict resolution, with amendments taking precedence over the schedule, terms, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications. Contractors must use document revisions in their entirety and obtain written approval for any deviations.
Quality Assurance & Packaging
Quality assurance requirements are detailed in the IRPOD, mandating an inspection system and record-keeping. Packaging must comply with MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466, with specific cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required, but MIL-STD 2073 applies. Packaging labels must match IRPOD nomenclature.
Deliverables & DD Form 1423
Required deliverables include Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872) and a Cure Date Certificate (DI-MISC-81318), both due at the End of Contract (EOC) and submitted to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433. Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO. The solicitation provides extensive guidance on completing DD Form 1423, detailing blocks for data item descriptions, inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements (including NOFORN), submission frequencies, and pricing groups.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact SARAH.E.RICE14.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7712293872.