O-RING
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of O-RINGs (P/N: MS28778-8 cage 96906). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract requires a 90-day delivery period and adherence to strict quality and shelf-life standards. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract/purchase order covers the manufacture of O-RINGs that must meet specified material and physical requirements (P/N MS28778-8 cage 96906). Marking shall comply with applicable Military Standards such as MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5. Configuration control will follow MIL-STD-973, requiring submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers.
Crucially, items must meet shelf-life requirements per DOD 4140.27-M, with not less than 85 percent shelf-life remaining at the time of receipt by the first Government activity. Contractor marking for shelf-life items must adhere to MIL STD 129, MIL-STD-130, MIL STD 290, or FED STD 123, including specific date formats for Type I and Type II items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2020-O0008)
- Product/Service Code: 99 (Miscellaneous)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026, 9:19 AM EST
- Delivery: 90 days after contract award
Quality Assurance
Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required. The contractor is responsible for performing all inspection requirements and maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery. All items must meet contract requirements, and sampling does not authorize submission of known defective material.
Additional Notes
Packaging, Packing, and Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions are provided, requiring Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) submission. Contact Jennifer Henry at JENNIFER.HENRY@NAVY.MIL or 717-605-2172 for inquiries.