59--ARC CHUTE ASSEMBLY
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for Arc Chute Assemblies (Part Number: 748574-K01). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure these critical components from SPD Electrical Systems, Inc. An amendment to the solicitation increased quantities for specific items. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and design of Arc Chute Assemblies, specifically Part Number 748574-K01, from SPD Electrical Systems, Inc. The assemblies must meet specified design, material, and dimensional requirements, with an explicit exclusion of mercury.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Pricing Validity: 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified by the offeror.
- Published: May 5, 2026 (reflecting latest updates)
Key Requirements
- Technical Specifications: Design, material, and dimensions must align with ordering data. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Requirements include MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, or Reactor Plant Clean standards. Clarification is provided for MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags, and MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Documentation: Detailed guidance is provided for DD Form 1423, covering Exhibit Line Item Number (ELIN), Data Item Description (DID), approval codes, distribution statements, and submission frequencies. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery.
Amendment Details
Amendment 0001, posted April 15, 2026, modified the solicitation by increasing the quantity for Item 0001AA from 7 EA to 8 EA and Item 0001AB from 6 EA to 8 EA. The offer due date remains unchanged.