NRP,DIGITAL VAND
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation for the NRP,DIGITAL VAND. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires the manufacture and quality assurance of the specified item. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the NRP,DIGITAL VAND. Key requirements include adherence to specific drawings (e.g., 8290359, cage 53711), marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129, and configuration control per MIL-STD-973. A critical requirement is that the material must be Mercury Free for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict prohibitions on mercury contamination. Quality assurance must comply with ISO 9001, and packaging must follow MIL-STD 2073. Higher Level Inspection is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4921 (Torpedo Maintenance, Repair, And Checkout Specialized Equipment)
- Proposal Due: June 12, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 13, 2026, 9:18 AM UTC
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg
Evaluation
Award will be based on Trade-Off criteria (FAR 15.101-1), with price being more important than past performance in determining the best value to the government.
Additional Notes
Offerors must submit invoices and receiving reports electronically via PIEE-WAWF. Drawings and technical data are available on SAM.gov; access requires an approved DD2345 Data Custodian. Changes to production facilities require Contracting Officer approval and a $250 price reduction. Vendors not manufacturing the material must identify the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code and part number. It is recommended that vendors provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from NECO.