SNATCH BLOCK
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, has issued a Solicitation for SNATCH BLOCKs. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must adhere to strict technical, quality, and packaging requirements, with technical documents available online. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of SNATCH BLOCKs. The scope includes compliance with detailed technical documentation (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, MIL-SPECs, CIDs) accessible via https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce (requires registration). Key requirements cover:
- Quality Assurance: Maintaining an inspection system and providing records.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466, and cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Deliverables: Submission of Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872) at contract end, and an approval package of procedures/drawings/pre-manufacturing submittals (DI-QCIC-8871) within 45 days after contract award.
- Exclusion of Mercury: No intentional addition or direct contact of mercury with hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 20, 2026
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date.
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders are expected to submit quotes via email or NECO. Compliance with delivery dates and technical requirements is critical. Requests for waivers or deviations must be justified with explanations, offers of consideration, and supporting technical data demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Such requests will be reviewed by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and the Post Award PCO.
Additional Notes
Technical documents may be subject to NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) restrictions. Nuclear Reactor Publications not available online must be requested from the Contracting Officer, NAVSUP WSS-MECH CODE N943, with "need-to-know" certification. Commercial specifications are not available from Government sources. Detailed guidance on DD Form 1423 blocks and distribution statements is provided. For inquiries, contact JON.ZEIGLER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.