53--WHEEL, GUIDE
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 WHEEL, GUIDE. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement includes specific material and adherence to detailed drawings and military standards. Proposals are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture of the WHEEL, GUIDE, requiring DURETHANE G 2.00 DIA ROD or an equivalent (e.g., MEARTHANE PRODUCTS CORP, CAGE CODE 3L279). Material must adhere to the regulations and specifications within drawing 5679488 REV_C. Part marking is acceptable per A-A-56032.
Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and Design: Adherence to material and physical specifications, particularly NAVSEA P/N: 5679488.
- Marking: In accordance with applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1285, MIL-STD-454, MIL-P-15024/5) unless otherwise specified.
- Configuration Control: MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8 (Short Form Procedure) is incorporated, requiring submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Requests for Deviations, and Waivers.
- Quality Assurance: The Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, with the Government reserving the right to perform inspections. All items must meet contract requirements, and records of inspection work must be maintained for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies as specified in the schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price implied by inspection clause)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 13, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT
- Delivery: 90 Days after award.
- Inspection: Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 is required.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be viewed or downloaded from SAM.gov by searching for the solicitation number. All contractual documents are considered