COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO
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 Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for the manufacture and supply of Protective Covers (NSN 1HM 1355-01-565-3246), classified under Torpedo Inert Components (PSC 1355). This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a DO-rated contract under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of "COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO" items. Key technical requirements include:
- Design, Manufacture, and Performance: Must adhere to drawing 8166339 (Cage 53711).
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Managed under MIL-STD-973.
- Material Specification: Must be mercury-free and free from mercury contamination.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 is also acceptable).
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
- Additional Requirements: Includes Item Unique Identification and Valuation, preservation standards, protection from electrostatic/electromagnetic forces, hazardous material compliance (POP), Navy shelf-life, and reusable NSN containers for specific items.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ), leading to a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Delivery: Required within 380 days.
- Inspection/Acceptance: Will occur at the destination.
- Rating: DO certified for national defense under DPAS.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past performance will be considered more important than price. The Government intends to make a single award to the eligible, responsible, technically acceptable offeror whose proposal is determined most advantageous.
- Drawings Access: Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Zachary R. Morrill at zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil or (717) 605-1552.