SILICONE COMPOUND
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 is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Silicone Compound. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment updated the Point of Contact and confirmed the material as commercially available. Proposals were due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of Silicone Compound, adhering to specific technical documentation including IRPOD, drawings, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with Quality Assurance standards outlined in the IRPOD.
- Specific packaging requirements per MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073, with clarifications on cleanliness controls and the use of MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Submission of a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) and a Cure Date Certificate (DI-MISC-81318) at the time of material delivery.
- Detailed instructions for DD Form 1423 data item descriptions, submission frequencies, and distribution statements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for Silicone Compound)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Date: April 27, 2026
- Published Date: May 6, 2026 (Latest amendment publication)
Evaluation
The solicitation includes clauses for the evaluation of commercial products and commercial services. Pricing for quotations is generally valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Additional Notes
This opportunity was amended to update the Solicitation Point of Contact to Breanne Clippinger and confirm the material's commercial availability. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Technical documents are available via the BPMI website (HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE), requiring pre-registration. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and/or GHS labels are required prior to contract award.