PINION SHAFT SHIMS
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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for PINION SHAFT SHIMS. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks qualified vendors to supply these critical components. Proposals are due by July 16, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Pinion Shaft Shims, requiring adherence to specific technical documentation and quality assurance standards. Key technical documents, including the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, and military specifications, are available for mandatory review at the BPMI site and HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (requiring pre-registration). Compliance with specified revisions of documents is mandatory, with written approval needed for any deviations. The contract also includes a strict Exclusion of Mercury clause, prohibiting its intentional addition or contact with hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: June 16, 2026
Key Requirements
- Technical Documentation: Mandatory review of IRPOD and other technical documents. A specific order of precedence is established for resolving document conflicts.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or technical waivers/deviations must be submitted with detailed explanations, justifications, and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Supporting technical data is required for proposed alternate items.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records kept complete and available. Quality requirements are detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-PRF-23199, specifically addressing cleanliness controls (MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean) and the use of MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required, and MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Deliverables: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Additional Notes
The solicitation provides detailed explanations for completing DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List), including inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, frequency, and pricing groups. Nuclear Reactor Publications not available on the BPMI site must be requested from the Contracting Officer, NAVSUP WSS-MECH, Code N943, with "Need-to-Know" certification for restricted documents. Commercial specifications and standards are to be obtained from publishers. For inquiries, contact MELISSA.FURNESS@NAVY.MIL.