LUBRICANT,PASTE
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 is soliciting proposals for Lubricant, Paste under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This amendment updates the mailing list and extends the closing date. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Lubricant, Paste and involves specific technical, quality assurance, and packaging requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing materials in full compliance with detailed specifications, including those outlined in the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and other referenced technical documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 9150 (Oils And Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, And Hydraulic)
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified by the vendor.
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Technical Documentation: A Material IRPOD is available at the BPMI site (HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE) and vendor review is mandatory. This site requires pre-registration and a password. Technical documents, drawings, and specifications associated with the solicitation become part of the contract.
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then specifications.
- Document Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions of documents in the IRPOD/Procurement Specification. Written approval from the Contracting Officer is required for using other revisions or portions of different revisions.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations from technical requirements must be identified in advance, accompanied by an explanation, reason for non-conformance, and an offer of consideration. Supporting technical data is required for proposed alternate items.
- Mercury Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added to or come in direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD. The contractor must maintain a Government-acceptable inspection system and keep complete records.
- Packaging: MIL-PRF-23199 packaging requirements are clarified, particularly regarding MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags, which apply under specific cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies. The packaging label must be marked with the nomenclature cited on the IRPOD.
- DD Form 1423: The solicitation includes detailed explanations for completing and interpreting various blocks of the DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List).
Submission Requirements
- Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI): A complete package of Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (per DI-QCIC-8872, latest revision) must be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433 for review. Individual documents required are specified in the IRPOD.
- Delivery: The ROTI package must be submitted per the contract delivery schedule, and authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO. A separate package is required for each unique combination of Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
- First Submission: The date of first submission for the ROTI package is "End of Contract" (EOC).
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by fax, or sent by other electronic commerce methods. Commercial specifications and standards are not available from Government sources and must be obtained from publishers.