CYLINDER,ACTUATING,
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 Actuating Cylinders (Cylinder Operator). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, requiring adherence to strict technical, quality, and export control requirements. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Actuating Cylinders, also referred to as "Cylinder Operator" for packaging. The requirement involves compliance with specific military and commercial specifications, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing in accordance with cited drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Adherence to higher-level contract quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 AS SUPPLEMENTED BY ISR-1).
- Strict export controls on technical documents, requiring prior approval from Naval Sea Systems Command for transmittal to foreign governments or nationals.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
- Specific packaging requirements (MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls, MIL-STD 2073).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 333913 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment)
- Proposal Due: June 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 19, 2026
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Technical Documentation: Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, specifications) is available at
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce(requires password and pre-registration). Nuclear Reactor Publications not on this site must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH CODE N943, requiring "Need-to-Know" certification for "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and "NOFORN" documents. - Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD, STRS, drawings, and specifications.
- Document Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions. Any use of other revisions requires written approval from the Contracting Officer.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be submitted with justification, including an evaluation of impact on quality, form, fit, or function, and supporting technical data for alternate items. These requests will be reviewed by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
- Data Deliverables (DD Form 1423):
- Pre-manufacturing Submittals (DI-QCIC-8871): Due 45 days after contract award.
- Lower Tier Supplier Identification (DI-QCIC-8874): Due 45 days after contract award.
- Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872): Due at End of Contract.
- All data deliverables are to be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433.
- Pricing: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date unless otherwise specified.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is required for invoicing and receiving reports.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: BREANNE.R.CLIPPINGER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
- Phone: 7712290090