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, is soliciting quotations for the manufacture and supply of COVER,PROTECTIVE,TO (NSN 1HM 1355-01-565-3246). This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of protective covers, adhering to specific design, performance, and quality standards. Key requirements include:
- Design & Performance: Must meet specifications on drawing 8166339 (CAGE 53711).
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Managed under MIL-STD-973.
- Material: Must be mercury-free to prevent contamination, especially for submarine/surface ship use.
- Packaging: Shall comply with MIL-STD-2073, including preservation, protection from electrostatic/electromagnetic forces, and hazardous materials compliance (Performance Oriented Packaging). Navy shelf-life requirements and reusable NSN containers apply.
- Identification: Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) requirements are applicable.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ) leading to a bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance.
- Delivery: Required within 380 days from award.
- Inspection/Acceptance: Will occur at the destination.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 is also permitted).
- Priority Rating: Any resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Set-Aside & Evaluation
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Evaluation will prioritize past performance as more important than price. The Government intends to make a single award to the eligible, responsible, technically acceptable offeror whose offer is determined most advantageous.
Submission & Contact
- Quotations Due: May 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Zachary R. Morrill, zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil, (717)605-1552.
- Drawings Access: Access requests for drawings must be made on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC.