PRIMER COATING
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, is soliciting proposals for Primer Coating under a rated order certified for national defense use (DPAS). This solicitation, issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), requires offerors to supply specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) of primer coating. A U.S. security clearance (classified or higher) is mandatory due to a confidential annex (NAVSEA drawing# 690-6726597). Proposals are due January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of Primer Coating for use on submarines/surface ships, identified by NSNs 8010 015652614, 8010 015652623, and 8010 015687046. Key requirements include:
- Mercury-Free Material: All supplied material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination.
- Marking: Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Design Changes: Specific procedures must be followed for any changes in design, material, servicing, or part number.
Key Requirements
- Security Clearance: Offerors must possess a valid U.S. security clearance (classified or higher) to access confidential information. Classified material must be handled per NISPOM and Industrial Security Regulation, with all classified material residing at the Valencia, CA site (CAGE 0G1Z3).
- Quality Assurance: Government source inspection is required. Contractors must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Certificates: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Acceptance (COA) is required with each Special Hull Treatment (SHT) material, including test reports and traceability.
- DPAS Rating: This is a rated order certified for national defense use, subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System regulation (15 CFR 700).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed-Price for unit and total prices). Award will be bilateral.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: January 28, 2026.
Important Notes
- FOB Origin: All freight is FOB Origin.
- Buy American: Applicable clauses include BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC.
- Contact: For inquiries, contact Alison N. Bruker (alison.n.bruker.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-6447).