THIMBLE, ROPE
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 the manufacture and supply of THIMBLE, ROPE. This opportunity requires adherence to specific design, manufacturing, and quality standards. Proposals are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and supply of THIMBLE, ROPE in accordance with drawing 803-6397321-10 IN (CAGE 53711). Key requirements include:
- Design, Manufacture, and Performance: Must meet specified drawing data.
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, with records maintained for 365 days. Government source inspection is required.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Changes in Design: Specific procedures for part number changes and substitutions, requiring NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral, requiring contractor's signed acceptance).
- Duration: Includes an option for increased quantity, exercisable within 365 days.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
- Published: January 14, 2026, 10:50 PM ET.
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer will be considered. Proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer.
- Traceability: If not the manufacturer, a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status must be provided.
- Pricing: If the item has not been previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS or if prices have increased, provide pricing basis or redacted invoices for similar sales.
- Verification: Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
- Inspection: Government source inspection is required.
Additional Notes
Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin. This solicitation incorporates various clauses including ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS, BUY AMERICAN, and ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS.