VWD, ABSORB CELL
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 for the procurement of VWD, ABSORB CELL (Part Number: 6074.0200) manufactured by THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under Product Service Code 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments). Responses are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the furnishing of VWD, ABSORB CELL units that meet specific design, material, and dimensional requirements. Key specifications include:
- Manufacturer: THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC (CAGE Code: 3WXJ7)
- Part Number: 6074.0200
- Mercury Exclusion: Hardware and supplies must not intentionally contain or come into direct contact with mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review.
- Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-PRF-23199, with specific clarifications regarding MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for items subject to cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required, and MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies as specified elsewhere.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 21, 2026, 4:37 PM EDT
Key Requirements & Procedures
The contract outlines an order of precedence for document conflict resolution, with amendments taking highest priority, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, invoked STRs, drawings, and specifications. Contractors must comply with specified revisions of documents and obtain approval for using different revisions. Requests for vendor waivers/deviations on critical contracts must include justification, an explanation of cause for delay/non-conformance, and an offer of consideration, demonstrating no adverse effect on quality, form, fit, or function. Supporting technical data is required for proposed alternate items.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Breanne Clippinger at BREANNE.R.CLIPPINGER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 7712290090.