1355-01-620-4752 CWRT Wire Coil, Short

Watch out for

• Government destructive testing holds up shipping and payment. Each production lot is destructively tested by the Government, and nothing ships or gets paid until the Contracting Officer approves the test results, which the solicitation estimates at about 180 days. acceptance, shipment, and payment will not be accomplished until the production lot test samples have
• First article test at your risk. Five first article units must be delivered in 120 days, and any materials or production before approval are at your sole risk and cannot be billed under progress payments; first article units and lot samples are not separately priced, so the cost sits in your unit price. Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract
• Full technical data package is restricted. The Complete_TDP.pdf was not provided (access must be requested on SAM.gov), so you cannot see all drawings and specifications needed to price and build the item.
• First article adds $41,000 to your evaluated price. If the Government requires first article testing for you, it adds an estimated test cost to your price for evaluation only, which hurts you against bidders who qualify for a waiver. Base Total = Quantity x Proposed Unit Price + $41,000.00, if the Government requires FAT for an eligible offeror.
• Retest costs fall on the contractor. If a lot sample fails, you pay for the retest (listed at $8,200) and for the failure analysis report. Retest Cost is $8,200.00.
• Certified cost or pricing data may be required. A small shop may have to prepare detailed cost data in the FAR Table 15-2 format if the Government decides price competition is not enough; the clause list also includes cost accounting standards and cost estimating system rules. the Government reserves the right to require Certified Cost, Certified Pricing Data,
• Many delivery sites and a long schedule. Deliveries go to six sites over up to 570 days, and you must call the Contracting Officer 60 days before each shipment to confirm where it goes. Please contact NAVSUP WSS Contracting Officer (Code N772) 60 days prior to shipment to confirm delivery destination.
• Test procedure due date differs between sections. Section E and the data list say the test procedure is due 60 days after award, while the delivery table in Section F shows 30 days, so confirm with the buyer. The test plan shall be submitted within calendar days after contract award date.
• Due date moved nine times. Nine amendments have pushed the due date from April to November 2026, so it could move again, and you must acknowledge every amendment or risk rejection. Response Due Date 07 Oct 2026 05 Nov 2026
• Possible hazardous material shipping. The shipping data (hazard class, UN number) is blank and the NAICS code is explosives manufacturing, so shipping rules for hazardous or explosive items may apply. Hazardous materials shall be offered for transportation in full compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).