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, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of O-Rings (PSC 5331). This opportunity requires vendors to supply O-Rings in accordance with detailed technical, quality, and packaging specifications. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of O-Rings, requiring strict adherence to technical documentation, quality assurance, and packaging standards. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions, accessible via
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce. Vendor review of IRPOD is mandatory. - Adherence to a defined Order of Precedence for document conflict resolution, with contract amendments taking highest priority.
- Strict compliance with specified document revisions; any deviations require written approval from the Contracting Officer.
- Quality Assurance requirements are detailed in the IRPOD, necessitating an acceptable inspection system and record keeping.
- Specific Packaging requirements under MIL-PRF-23199, including cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041) and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Exclusion of Mercury in hardware or supplies.
- Submission of Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433, at the end of the contract (EOC).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 5331 (O Ring)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 4, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
Evaluation
Award will be based on the contractor's ability to meet all specified technical, quality, and contractual requirements. Vendors are required to specify the validity period for their pricing and must clearly identify any proposed non-compliance, waivers, or deviations, providing comprehensive justification and supporting technical data for review.
Additional Notes
Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, etc.) requires pre-registration and a password for the BPMI website. Requests for "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and "NOFORN" documents require "need-to-know" certification from the PCO. Commercial specifications and standards must be obtained from their respective publishers. Detailed instructions for DD Form 1423 are provided, including distribution statements and pricing groups.