PAD ASSEMBLY
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 Mechanicsburg (NAVICP-MECH), is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of PAD ASSEMBLY (NAVSEA P/N: 5648735). This is a Solicitation set aside for Total Small Business. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of PAD ASSEMBLY, NAVSEA Part Number 5648735. The material must adhere to the regulations and specifications detailed in Drawing 5648735 Rev_D. A key specification change notes that the top coat color is to be Yellow (Color 13538) per FED-STD-595, and the polyurethane rubber of the pad assembly should not be painted. Government Source Inspection (FAR 52.246-2) is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published Date: January 7, 2026, 4:59 PM ET
- Delivery: 90 days after award.
- FOB: Destination.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) via Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo).
Requirements & Instructions
- Drawings: Can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by searching the solicitation number.
- Marking: Items must be marked according to applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, MIL-P-15024/5) unless otherwise specified.
- Configuration Control: MIL-STD-973 (Paragraph 5.4.8) applies for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers. Submissions are to NAVICP-MECH, P.O. Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- Shipping: Contractor is liable for all shipping expenses to DODAAC location(s) specified in Consignment Instruction notes. This is not an FMS requirement.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Amanda R. Hayward at amanda.r.hayward.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-5834.