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, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture of CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract requires adherence to specific drawings and military standards for manufacturing, marking, configuration control, and packaging. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture of CONNECTOR,DUMMY,INS in accordance with drawing 5945539-001 cage 53711. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Must meet material and physical requirements as specified on drawing 5945539-001 cage 53711.
- Marking: Items must be marked and identified per applicable Military Standards, including MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, and MIL-P-15024/5.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must adhere to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8 (Short Form Procedure), for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for performing all inspection requirements. The Government reserves the right to conduct its own inspections. Records of inspection work must be maintained for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
- Government Source Inspection: Required per FAR 52.246-2.
- Delivery: Required within 90 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due Date: May 5, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 1, 2026
Key Considerations for Bidders
- Drawings and Documents: Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by entering the solicitation number. Specific document references (e.g., QQ-S-365, ANSI-Y14.5M, ASTM-D2000, ASTM-B209M) must be obtained by the contractor.
- Source Control Drawings (SCD): Awards for items described on SCDs will only be made to vendors listed on the SCD. Substitute items are not authorized without prior testing and approval by NAVSUP WSS. Contractors desiring to provide a substitute item should contact the designated government activity for approval.
- Commercial Brand Name Description: If proposing an alternate item, a complete technical description must be submitted for government review to determine compliance with minimum requirements.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Amanda R. Hayward at amanda.r.hayward.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-5834.