LUBRICANT,WIRE ROPE
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 has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of LUBRICANT, WIRE ROPE, specifically P/N: 66700 (DESIGN CAGE: 12474) in 5-gallon containers. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of LUBRICANT, WIRE ROPE according to specified material and physical requirements (P/N: 66700, DESIGN CAGE: 12474). Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Adherence to material and physical requirements for P/N 66700.
- Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 as applicable.
- Configuration Control: Implementation of MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Shelf-Life Requirement: Items must have not less than 85% of shelf-life remaining upon receipt by the first Government activity, as per DOD 4140.27-M and MIL-STD-129P. Specific marking requirements for Type I and Type II shelf-life items are detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: June 11, 2026
Key Requirements
- Government Source Inspection: Required per FAR 52.246-2.
- Shelf-Life: 85% remaining shelf-life at time of receipt.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and compliance, maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery.
Additional Notes
The solicitation provides extensive guidance on obtaining referenced documents (MIL-STDs, etc.) from various sources. Offerors should provide prior approval data (NSN, manufacturer, drawing, contract number) if offering an exact duplicate of a previously approved item. For commercial brand name descriptions, alternate items require a complete technical description for government review.