VWD, ABSORB CELL
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 Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS-MECH), has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of VWD, ABSORB CELL units. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation details specific manufacturing, design, quality assurance, and packaging requirements for Part Number 6074.0200. Responses are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the manufacture and design of VWD, ABSORB CELL units, adhering to precise requirements including:
- Manufacturer: THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC (3WXJ7).
- Part Number: 6074.0200.
- Material and Dimensions: Must comply with specified ordering data.
- Mercury Exclusion: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are to be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 standards, with specific clarifications regarding cleanliness controls and green poly bags.
- Documentation: Compliance with an established order of precedence for technical documentation and procedures for vendor waivers/deviations on critical contracts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 4, 2026
Additional Notes
The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to technical requirements and documentation. Contractors must obtain written approval for using document revisions other than those specified. Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must include detailed explanations and justifications, demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Technical documents not available from BPMI E-Commerce must be requested from the Contracting Officer, with specific procedures for "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and "NOFORN" documents.