14--CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS
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 proposals for the manufacture of CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS (P/N: 5945539-001, CAGE: 53711). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to detailed technical specifications and government source inspection. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of the CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS, meeting specific material and physical requirements outlined in drawing 5945539-001. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing: Production according to drawing 5945539-001 cage 53711.
- Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5 as applicable.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, 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. Records of inspection must be maintained for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
- Delivery: Required within 90 days of award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed-Price based on clauses).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due: May 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on proposals that meet the specified manufacturing, material, and physical requirements. Offerors proposing alternate items must submit a complete technical description for government review. For items described on Source Control Drawings (SCDs), awards will only be made to vendors listed on the SCD, and substitute items require prior testing and approval by NAVSUP WSS.
Additional Notes
Drawings related to this solicitation can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by entering the solicitation number. Detailed ordering information for referenced documents (e.g., MIL-STDs, ASTM) is provided. Contractors offering previously approved items should provide NSN, manufacturer, drawing number, technical manual number, and previous contract number. Contact Amanda R. Hayward at amanda.r.hayward.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-5834 for inquiries.