ISOLATION RUBBER
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 (WSS) Mech has issued a Solicitation for Isolation Rubber (Product Service Code 5970). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires vendors to supply items in accordance with detailed technical specifications and compliance requirements. Responses are due by June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Isolation Rubber. Key requirements include adherence to specific technical documents such as Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, technical data, and military specifications. A mandatory review of the IRPOD available at the BPMI site is required. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with quality assurance, packaging, and material specifications, including the exclusion of mercury.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5970 (Electrical Insulators And Insulating Materials)
- Response Date: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 15, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT
- Issuing Office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the Material IRPOD available at the BPMI site.
- Document Precedence: In case of conflict, Section "C" takes precedence over Section "D". For technical documents, the order is Amendments > Schedule of Supplies > Terms & Conditions > IRPOD/Master Procurement Spec > Invoked STRs > Drawings > Specifications.
- Technical Documents Access: Applicable documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, etc.) are available at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE, requiring pre-registration and a password.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be submitted in advance with justification, demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function, and an offer of consideration. These requests will be reviewed by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and forwarded to the Post Award PCO.
- Mercury Exclusion: Hardware or 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 requirements follow MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466, with specific cleanliness controls. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with invoicing and receiving reports as a combo.
- Cybersecurity: Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements applies.
- Submission: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Additional Notes
Pricing for quotations is valid for 60 days after the closing date unless otherwise specified. Commercial specifications and standards are not available from government sources and must be obtained from publishers. Information regarding DD Form 1423 blocks is provided for understanding deliverable item requirements.