GASKET
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 (WSS) MECH, has issued a Solicitation for GASKETs. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must adhere to strict technical, quality, and packaging requirements, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). Responses are due by June 22, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of GASKETs, with detailed technical requirements outlined in various documents. Key aspects include:
- Technical Documentation: Bidders must review the IRPOD, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions, which are available at HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (registration required). Mandatory review of the IRPOD is specified.
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, contract Section "C" takes precedence over Section "D". For other documents, the order is Amendments, Schedule of Supplies, Terms and Conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, Drawings, and Specifications.
- Document Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions. Written approval from the Contracting Officer is required for using alternative revisions.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or non-conformance waivers must be submitted with a detailed explanation, justification, and an offer of consideration. Proposed alternate items require supporting technical data.
- Mercury Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with hardware/supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
- Response Due Date: June 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 21, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Quality Assurance & Packaging
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD. Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government and keep thorough records.
- Packaging: MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073 apply. Specific cleanliness control requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041) may invoke MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. Packaging labels must include nomenclature from the IRPOD.
Submission Requirements
- Certificates: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) and a Cure Date Certificate (DI-MISC-81318) are required at the time of material delivery, submitted to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433.
- Contractual Documents: Considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, fax transmission, or electronic commerce methods like email.
Additional Notes
Nuclear reactor publications not on the BPMI site must be requested from the Contracting Officer. Commercial specifications and standards are to be obtained from publishers. Detailed explanations for DD Form 1423 blocks are provided for understanding deliverable item requirements.