WRENCH PLATE
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, is soliciting quotations for the manufacture and supply of 26 WRENCH PLATE units (NSN 1450 010931271). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has extended the response due date to March 24, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of WRENCH PLATE units according to specific design, manufacture, and performance requirements detailed in drawing 2498350, cage 10001. Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers, which must be submitted to the Contracting Officer.
- Mercury Free: The material supplied must contain no metallic mercury and be free from mercury contamination, as it is intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Strict protocols for prevention, testing, and approval for any functional mercury use are outlined.
- Quality Assurance: Suppliers must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 is also acceptable if currently used).
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to an award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET.
- Published: February 25, 2026.
- Contact: Sagan Kakkar (sagan.kakkar.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-9121).
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value determination, considering:
- Price
- Non-Price Factors (approximately equal to price when combined):
- Delivery Lead Time: Proposed schedules will be evaluated, with shorter lead times considered more favorable.
- Past Performance: Assessment of successful performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, proactive management, and customer satisfaction on related contracts.
Additional Notes
Contractors are responsible for obtaining applicable documents and adhering to the specified order of precedence. Technical inquiries regarding mercury-free requirements should be directed to the Procurement Contracting Officer via the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer.