PLATE,RETAINING,BEA
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 PLATE,RETAINING,BEA (Product Service Code: Bearings, Antifriction, Unmounted). This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of specific retaining plates, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and traceability. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and supply of PLATE,RETAINING,BEA according to specified quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Design: Items must conform to the design represented by Cage Code 71871, reference number 99138504.
- Marking: Physical identification must comply with MIL-STD-130, REV N.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for performing all inspection requirements, maintaining records for 365 days, and ensuring compliance with all contract specifications. Government source inspection is required.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
- Changes: Any changes in design, material, servicing, or part number (except Code 1) require prior approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral, requiring contractor's signed acceptance).
- Set-Aside: None specified (unrestricted).
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
- Option: The Government intends to include an option quantity in the resultant contract.
Evaluation & Requirements
Award consideration will be given exclusively to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item; proof of authorization on company letterhead is mandatory with the offer. Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN before responding. If the offeror is not the manufacturer, a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status is required. For items not previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS or with increased prices, offerors must provide justification such as similar NSN, redacted invoices, or basis of pricing. Accelerated delivery is encouraged, and all freight is FOB Origin.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for obtaining all applicable documents referenced in the solicitation, including those from DODSSP, commercial publishers, and specific Navy commands. Information regarding distribution statements for documents and drawings is also provided.