SILICONE COMPOUND
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for a SILICONE COMPOUND. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for item identification, inspection, payment, transportation, cybersecurity, and various certifications. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for a Silicone Compound, with extensive technical and quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Technical Documentation: Access to IRPOD, drawings, and other technical data via HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (requires pre-registration).
- Order of Precedence: Clear hierarchy for resolving document conflicts, with amendments taking precedence.
- Compliance: Strict adherence to specified document revisions; written approval required for any deviations.
- Waivers/Deviations: Procedures for requesting waivers or deviations on critical contracts, requiring detailed justification and technical data.
- Material Restrictions: Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available.
- Packaging: Requirements per MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Fixed-Price clauses indicated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 21, 2026
- Pricing: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Deliverables & Certifications
- Certificates: Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) and Cure Date Certificate (DI-MISC-81318) are required at the time of material delivery.
- DD Form 1423: Detailed explanations are provided for all blocks of the DD Form 1423, covering data item descriptions, submission frequencies, and distribution statements.
Additional Notes
Nuclear Reactor Publications not available from BPMI E-commerce must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH CODE N943. Requests for