KETTLE-STM
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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of KETTLE-STM items. This opportunity seeks to establish a contract for these items, which will be subject to government source inspection and specific quality and packaging requirements. Responses are due by April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality assurance of KETTLE-STM items. Key requirements include:
- Manufacture of KETTLE-STM items according to specified design and reference numbers (e.g., Cage Code 35550, LTWT20).
- Marking of items in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N, 16 NOV 2012.
- Strict control over design changes, requiring approval from the NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer for any substitutions.
- Contractor responsibility for inspection, with the Government reserving the right to perform its own inspections.
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (expected Firm Fixed-Price contract, issued bilaterally)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 10, 2026
Evaluation & Requirements
Award will be based on offers for Firm Unit Price and Total Price. Key considerations for offerors include:
- Verification of nomenclature, part number, and NSN.
- Traceability: If not the manufacturer, offerors must provide a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
- Pricing Justification: If pricing is not in line with historical data or if the item has not been previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS, provide basis for pricing and potentially invoices for similar items.
- Government source inspection is required.
- The Government intends to include an option for increased quantity in the resultant contract.
Additional Notes
Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin. Offerors must provide proof of authorized distributorship if not the manufacturer.