MW BACKING 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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for the supply of MW BACKING PLATE (Product Service Code 3040). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Bidders must adhere to strict quality, packaging, and technical documentation requirements, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacturing and supply of "MW BACKING PLATE" in accordance with specified technical and quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Compliance with MIL-I-45208 AS SUPPLEMENTED BY ISR-1 and other higher-level contract quality requirements.
- Adherence to detailed packaging instructions, including MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls, and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 19, 2026
Key Requirements & Submissions
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the Material IRPOD, which contains critical drawings, specifications, and technical documents. These documents are subject to NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) export controls, requiring prior approval from Naval Sea Systems Command for foreign transmittal.
- Technical Document Access: Applicable technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, data, STRs, MIL-SPEC, CID) are available at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (requires pre-registration and password).
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD, invoked STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or non-conformance waivers must be submitted with justification and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
- DD Form 1423 Deliverables:
- Procedure Package (DI-QCIC-8871): Submit within 45 days after contract award (DAC) to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433. Includes applicable procedures, drawings, and pre-manufacturing submittals.
- Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872): Submit at End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433. Authorization to ship material required from PCO.
- Lower Tier Suppliers Package (DI-QCIC-8874): Submit within 45 days after contract award (DAC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433. Identifies lower-tier suppliers of material, supplies, and services.
- Each submission package must be unique per Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BREANNE.R.CLIPPINGER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7712290090.