PIN
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 / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of PINs (Ground Handling, GT Handle), specifically AVIBANK P/N: BLS10GT65L16C4. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract/purchase order requires the manufacture of the specified PIN. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and Design: PINs must meet material and physical requirements for AVIBANK P/N: BLS10GT65L16C4 (PIN, GROUND HANDLING, GT HANDLE), manufactured by AVIBANK MANUFACTURING (CAGE CODE 84256).
- Marking: Items must be marked and identified in accordance with 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, Configuration Control (Short Form Procedure), is incorporated. Contractors must submit Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Requests for Waivers per MIL-STD-973.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements. Government source inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required. Records of inspection work must be kept for 365 days after final delivery.
- Packaging: Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking shall be in accordance with the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule and MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5315 (Nails, Machine Keys, And Pins)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 1, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT
Evaluation
The Government requires source inspection per FAR 52.246-2. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all items meet contract requirements and for performing all specified inspections. For proposals offering alternate items, a complete technical description must be submitted for Government review to determine if minimum requirements are met.
Additional Notes
This procurement covers a commercial brand name description. Offerors proposing alternate items must provide a complete technical description for review. Information on ordering document references (Military/Federal Specifications and Standards) is provided, including contacts for DODSSP, cancelled documents, commercial specifications, Ordnance Standards, and "Official Use Only" documents.