CAP, VENT, ASSEMBLY
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
N0010426QBV97
NAICS
333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Classification Code
4470
Additional Details
The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS) office in Mechanicsburg, PA, has issued a solicitation (N0010426QBV97) for the procurement of a Cap, Vent, Assembly. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 4470, indicating its relevance to contractors specializing in the manufacture of specialized machinery components for defense applications.
Purpose and Scope:
The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire Cap, Vent, Assembly units that meet stringent technical and quality requirements for use in critical defense systems, potentially including nuclear reactor or other high-reliability naval applications. The solicitation is structured as a fixed-price contract and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, thereby restricting competition to qualified small business concerns.
Key Requirements and Deliverables:
Contractors are required to comply with a comprehensive set of technical, quality, and documentation standards. Notably, all manufacturing and inspection processes must adhere to MIL-I-45208, as supplemented by ISR-1, and the contractor must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the government. The procurement invokes higher-level contract quality requirements, and all deliverables are subject to rigorous inspection and acceptance protocols as outlined in the solicitation.
A critical aspect of this solicitation is the mandatory review and compliance with the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), which contains detailed technical documentation, drawings, and specifications. Access to these documents requires pre-registration and password authentication via the BPMI e-commerce website (https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce). Contractors must ensure that all referenced documents are used at the specified revision levels unless otherwise approved in writing by the contracting officer.
Deliverables include:
- Submission of pre-manufacturing procedure packages (per DI-QCIC-8871) within 45 days after contract award.
- Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (per DI-QCIC-8872) submitted according to the contract delivery schedule and prior to shipment authorization.
- Identification of lower-tier suppliers (per DI-QCIC-8874) within 45 days after contract award.
Each package must be prepared and submitted for each unique combination of contract number, national stock number, and item nomenclature as specified in the schedule of supplies/services.
Special Considerations:
- All technical data and drawings are subject to export controls and are not releasable to foreign nationals (NOFORN). Any transmittal to foreign entities requires prior approval from the Naval Sea Systems Command.
- The use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds is strictly prohibited in the manufacture or handling of the hardware.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-PRF-23199 and, where applicable, cleanliness control requirements as specified in MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, or related standards. The use of MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags is clarified within the solicitation, and fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Contractors must mark packaging labels with the nomenclature cited in the IRPOD.
- The contract is rated for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use, and may be subject to priority performance requirements.
- Compliance with cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) requirements is noted, as well as adherence to equal opportunity and security prohibitions as specified by current Department of Defense deviations.
Contract Administration:
All contractual documents, including contracts, purchase orders, and modifications, are considered issued upon electronic transmission, facsimile, or mail. The government’s acceptance of the contractor’s proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to these terms. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using invoice and receiving report (combo) procedures.
Contracting Entity and Contact Information:
The contracting activity is NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) – Mechanicsburg, Code N943, located at 5450 Carlisle Pike, P.O. Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Breanne R. Clippinger, who can be reached at 771-229-0090 or via email at [email protected].
Summary:
This solicitation represents a significant opportunity for small businesses with expertise in precision manufacturing, quality assurance, and compliance with military technical standards. Contractors must be prepared to manage controlled technical data, maintain robust inspection and documentation systems, and adhere to strict packaging and export control requirements. The contract’s requirements and deliverables are well-defined and will remain consistent throughout the contract lifecycle, making this an ideal opportunity for firms with established capabilities in defense-related machinery manufacturing and supply chain management.
Interested parties should review the full solicitation and associated technical documentation via the provided SAM.gov link (https://sam.gov/opp/f1c0189d04ac422bb4e0486bec9e82c2/view) and ensure timely submission of responses by the specified deadline.