70--ENCODER
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 Encoders (70--ENCODER). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires the supply of 5 units. Offers are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Encoders, with the quantity increased to 5 units. The work involves adherence to specific technical and quality requirements, including mandatory review of a Material IRPOD (Individual Repair Part Ordering Data) available at the BPMI site. Technical documents such as IRPODs, drawings, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions are accessible via HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (requiring pre-registration).
Key requirements include:
- Technical Documentation: Compliance with specified revisions of documents, with a defined order of precedence for conflict resolution (Amendments > Schedule > Terms > IRPOD/MPS > STRs > Drawings > Specifications).
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD, necessitating an acceptable inspection system and record-keeping.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041, Refueling Clean, Reactor Plant Clean). MIL-STD 2073 packaging also applies. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Compliance: Submission of a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) at the time of material delivery.
- Exclusion of Mercury: No intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to hardware or supplies.
Contract Details & Submission
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quantity: 5 units
- Offer Due Date: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Pricing Validity: 60 days after closing date, unless otherwise specified by the offeror.
- Contractual Documents: Issued via mail, facsimile, or electronic commerce (e.g., email).
- Vendor Waivers/Deviations: A formal process is outlined for requesting delivery date extensions or non-conformance waivers, requiring justification and evaluation of impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
Additional Information
Provisions have been updated in accordance with a FAR Overhaul. Information regarding nuclear reactor publications and commercial specifications is provided, along with a detailed explanation of abbreviations, symbols, and codes found on DD Form 1423.