PAD
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 a PAD (Product Service Code 8320 - Padding And Stuffing Materials). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires manufacturing in accordance with specific drawings and military standards. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract/purchase order requires the manufacture of the PAD, adhering to material and physical requirements specified on DRAWING 6194912-47 (53711) REV P. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Compliance with specified drawing.
- Marking: Adherence to applicable Military Standards (e.g., MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, MIL-P-15024/5).
- Configuration Control: Implementation of MIL-STD-973, including submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, ensuring compliance with contract specifications. Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073 and the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed-Price for manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
Evaluation
Award for controlled items will only be made to vendors listed on OD36190. Substitute items are not authorized without prior testing and approval. Contractors desiring to provide substitute items must contact the Government PCO for testing and approval to be added to the OD as an approved source.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from www.sam.gov by entering the solicitation number. Ordering information for document references (Military/Federal Specifications and Standards) is provided, including contacts for DODSSP and specific Ordnance Documents.