SEALER,SURFACE
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 SEALER,SURFACE materials. This requirement is a rated order for national defense use, issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Offerors must possess a U.S. security clearance of classified or higher due to confidential annex information. The solicitation has been amended to cancel CLINs 0001 and 0003, incorporate subclin 0002AC for QTY 2400, and update the offer due date. Proposals are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for SEALER,SURFACE materials, identified by NSNs such as 8010 015652614, 8010 015652623, and 8010 015687046. Key requirements include:
- Mercury-Free: Materials must contain no metallic mercury or contamination, unless explicitly approved by the Procurement Contracting Officer.
- Source Control: Only Government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers require prior qualification by the engineering activity.
- Marking: Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Acceptance (COA): Required with each SHT material, including test reports and traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, by 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 29, 2026
- Acquisition Type: Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), rated order for national defense use (DPAS regulation 15 CFR 700).
Key Requirements
- Security Clearance: Offerors must hold a valid U.S. security clearance (classified or higher) and a DD254 applies. Classified material must be handled at CAGE 0G1Z3 (Valencia, CA), as CAGE 22354 (Mount Laurel, NJ) lacks clearance.
- Inspection: Government source inspection is required, and a higher-level inspection code MIL-I-45208 applies.
- Shipping: All freight is FOB Origin.
- Award: The resultant award will be bilateral, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
- Verification: Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
Amendments
This solicitation has been amended to:
- Cancel CLINs 0001 and 0003 in their entirety.
- Incorporate subclin 0002AC for a quantity of 2400.
- Change the offer due date to February 9, 2026.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Alison N. Bruker at ALISON.N.BRUKER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-6447.