INSUL, TUBULAR FORM
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), is soliciting proposals for INSUL, TUBULAR FORM. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves stringent technical, quality, and packaging requirements. Proposals are due by July 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of tubular form insulation, adhering to detailed technical specifications and quality assurance standards. Key aspects include:
- Compliance with Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023).
- Adherence to Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (MIL-I-45208) and an acceptable inspection system.
- Specific packaging requirements, including MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073, with clarifications on cleanliness controls and the use of green poly bags.
- Mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), which contains critical material information.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a contract for supplies)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 24, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: June 22, 2026
- Payment: Utilizes Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions.
- Cybersecurity: Requires compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements (NOV 2025).
- Technical Documents: Access to IRPOD, drawings, and specifications is available at
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerceand requires pre-registration and a password. These documents are NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS (NOFORN). - Pricing: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Deliverables & Submissions
Contractual documents are considered 'issued' upon electronic transmission. The opportunity outlines detailed requirements for DD Form 1423 data items, including:
- Submission of a package of all applicable pre-manufacturing procedures, drawings, and submittals (IAW DI-QCIC-8871) within 45 days after contract award to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433.
- Submission of vendor certified test reports (IAW DI-QCIC-8872A) at the End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433, with one copy packed with each individual piece.
- Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be justified, demonstrating no adverse effect on quality, form, fit, or function.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact EVA.A.RACZKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL at phone number 7712290110.