LEVELING PLATE
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 a LEVELING PLATE (PSC 5340 - Hardware). This opportunity requires the supply of a specific item with stringent technical, quality, and packaging requirements, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Responses are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a LEVELING PLATE. The effort involves adherence to detailed technical documentation, quality assurance protocols, and specific packaging instructions. Vendors must comply with various military specifications and commercial item descriptions, accessible via the https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce portal, which requires pre-registration.
Key Requirements
- Technical Documentation: Access to IRPOD, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions is mandatory through the BPMI site. Vendor review of the IRPOD is required.
- Order of Precedence: In case of document conflicts, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review. Quality requirements are detailed in the IRPOD, including MIL-I-45208.
- Packaging: Specific packaging requirements apply, including MIL-PRF-23199 for repair parts and MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags under certain cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging also applies.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations on critical contracts must be submitted with detailed explanations, justifications, and an evaluation of the impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Supporting technical data is required for proposed alternate items.
- Mercury Exclusion: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are to be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions are provided for understanding and completing the DD Form 1423, covering data item descriptions, inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, submission frequencies, and pricing groups.
- Cybersecurity: Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) applies.
- Small Business: Small Business Program Representations are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5340 (Hardware)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Small Business Program Representations are required)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 4, 2026
Submission Details
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
- Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI) Package: Due at End of Contract (EOC). Submit to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433, in accordance with DI-QCIC-8872 (latest revision). Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO.
- Procedure Package: Due 45 Days After Contract (DAC). Submit for approval to Contracting Officer (NAVSUP-WSS code N9433), in accordance with DI-QCIC-8871.
- Separate packages are required for each unique combination of Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature for both ROTI and Procedure packages.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BREANNE.R.CLIPPINGER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7712290090.