VACUUM PUMP UNIT
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for a VACUUM PUMP UNIT. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilaterally accepted award. The resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the VACUUM PUMP UNIT. Key specifications include:
- Design, Manufacture, and Performance: Must meet requirements specified on drawing
6813181, cage53711. - Marking: Items shall be physically identified in accordance with
MIL-STD-129. - Configuration Control:
MIL-STD-973(Paragraph 5.4.8, Short Form Procedure) is incorporated, requiring submission of Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers per its guidelines. - Mercury Free Requirement: Strict prohibition of metallic mercury and mercury contamination, especially for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer is required if mercury is a functional part.
- Quality Assurance: The supplier must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with
ISO 9001.MIL-I-45208is also acceptable. - Packaging:
MIL-STD 2073applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral Award)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 18, 2026
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov. Contractors are cautioned that implementing engineering changes without Contracting Officer approval is at their sole risk. Technical questions regarding mercury-free requirements should be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer via the Administrative Contracting Officer.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Zachary R. Morrill
- Email: ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
- Phone: 717-605-1552