WAX, REED
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 of WAX, REED (P/N 87070, cage 2W839). This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of WAX, REED according to specific material and physical requirements outlined in drawing p/n 87070 cage 2W839. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Adherence to drawing p/n 87070 cage 2W839.
- Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 as applicable.
- Configuration Control: Implementation of MIL-STD-973, including submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, with Government Source Inspection (FAR 52.246-2) REQUIRED.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 11, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must ensure the WAX, REED meets all specified material and physical requirements. The contractor is liable for all shipping expenses to DODAAC locations. A critical note indicates that the material freezes, requiring UPS overnight shipping from October through May. This is not an FMS requirement.
Additional Notes
This opportunity includes a NOTICE OF CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025). Offerors should review all clauses, including ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) and WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023).