TARPAULIN
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, is soliciting proposals for TARPAULINs under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity, identified as N0010425QBP41, requires the supply of 12 units of tarpaulins. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of tarpaulins. Key requirements include adherence to specific technical documentation, quality assurance, and packaging standards. A mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) is required.
Key Requirements
- Technical Documentation: Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, MIL-SPECs, CIDs) is available at
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerceand requires pre-registration. - Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Quality Assurance: The IRPOD outlines quality assurance requirements. Contractors must maintain an inspection system and records.
- Packaging: Specific requirements for MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags apply, especially concerning cleanliness controls (MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- Mercury Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or non-conformance waivers/deviations must include justification, explanation of cause, and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 8340 (Tents And Tarpaulins)
- Latest Response Due: March 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Latest Published: February 11, 2026, at 9:01 AM Z
- Pricing Validity: Unless otherwise specified, pricing is valid for 60 days after the closing date.
Submission & Evaluation
- DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions and definitions for completing DD Form 1423 are provided, covering data item descriptions, distribution statements, submission frequencies, and pricing groups.
- Reports of Test and Inspection: A complete package of Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (per DI-QCIC-8872) must be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433, by the End of Contract (EOC). Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO.
- Technical Document Access: Nuclear reactor publications not available from BPMI e-commerce must be requested from the Contracting Officer, NAVSUP WSS-MECH, Code N943.
Additional Notes
This opportunity has undergone multiple amendments, with Amendment 0005 extending the closing date and increasing the quantity from 5 to 12 units.