NUMBER 7 COVER
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Set Aside
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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 Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS-MECH), has issued a solicitation for the NUMBER 7 COVER. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires strict adherence to detailed technical, quality, and documentation standards, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Proposals are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacturing and supply of the "NUMBER 7 COVER." Key requirements include compliance with unique item identification, higher-level contract quality, and inspection standards. Contractors must adhere to specific packaging requirements, including cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041) and MIL-PRF-23199, with fire retardant packaging no longer required. The use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds is strictly prohibited.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6680 - Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments
- NAICS: 334514 (from Annual Representations and Certifications)
- Technical Documents: Access to IRPOD, drawings, and other technical data is available at
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce, requiring pre-registration and a password. Many documents are subject to "NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS (NOFORN)" restrictions. - Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review.
- Submissions Post-Award:
- Pre-manufacturing Submittals (DI-QCIC-8871): Due 45 days after contract award (DAC).
- Lower-Tier Supplier Identification (DI-QCIC-8874): Due 45 days after contract award (DAC).
- Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872): Due at End of Contract (EOC).
- Pricing: Quotations are generally valid for 60 days after the closing date.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: January 8, 2026
- Primary Contact: Breanne R. Clippinger (BREANNE.R.CLIPPINGER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 7712290090)