Presolicitation

Canister

Department of Defense · Department of the Navy

AI summaryThe Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS) wants to buy a canister, Navy part number 3.80.1018-3, which it calls special emphasis material for a crucial shipboard system. The text says there was a quantity change but gives no quantity or unit of issue, and its end is cut off. The response due date is November 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC-4 (3:30 PM Eastern). The small business set-aside was dissolved. More in the summary

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A newer version of this notice was posted Oct 16, 2026. See the latest version.

The agency plans to award to one named company. Others can only submit a capability statement to challenge it.

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The Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS) wants to buy a canister, Navy part number 3.80.1018-3, which it calls special emphasis material for a crucial shipboard system. The text says there was a quantity change but gives no quantity or unit of issue, and its end is cut off. The response due date is November 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC-4 (3:30 PM Eastern). The small business set-aside was dissolved.

Who can bid

A quality system that meets ISO 9001, with calibration to ISO 10012 or ANSI Z540.3 with ISO 17025 (or the alternate MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662), open to Government review and audit
Suppliers of Deep Submergence Systems Program (DSSP) material must submit their current documented quality system procedures to the Procurement Contracting Officer before award

How to submit: Not stated in the text; the contact line lists NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. What to include is under Full summary below. Check the solicitation's instructions on SAM.gov.

Things to watch (5)

From the version posted Oct 16, 2026.

Serious: Quantity and unit of issue not stated. A quote is priced per unit, and the text only says there was a quantity change. Ask the buyer or check the solicitation on SAM.gov.
Serious: Special emphasis material for a crucial shipboard system. Special control procedures apply, including Level I and Scope of Certification requirements, because a defective part could cause injury, loss of life or loss of the ship.
Serious: Strict traceability and certification paperwork. Test certifications must be unqualified and complete, and material with incorrect or missing certification papers will be rejected.

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Worth checking: Government inspection at the source. The Government does quality assurance at your plant, and the place of performance can't change without the Procurement Contracting Officer's approval.
Minor: Priority rating clause listed. The notice lists the national defense priority rating clause with an X, which may mean a rated order that goes ahead of unrated work. Ask the buyer.

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Full summary

What they want

Make the canister to NAVSEA SS521-AM-MMA-010 Chapter 7 Parts List, Navy part number 3.80.1018-3, as provided by Contract Support Library reference CSD092
Use only the specified non-metallic materials, which must meet the toxicity and flammability rules of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290
Keep the item free of mercury
Keep full material traceability and send a Certificate of Compliance and test certifications with the item
Keep an ISO 9001 quality system (the international quality standard) and allow Government inspection at the source
Final delivery of material in 210 days; certification data (CDRLs, the contract's required data items) due 20 days before delivery
Give the Government a one-year warranty running 365 days after the last delivery

Contract type: Fixed-price supply purchase (inspection clause "Inspection of Supplies--Fixed-Price")
Period of performance: Final delivery of material (210 days); the start point is not stated
Estimated value: Not stated
Offers due: November 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC-4
How to submit: Not stated in the text; the contact line lists NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL

What to include when you submit

Send your current documented quality system procedures to the Procurement Contracting Officer before award, unless they are already on file at NAVICP-Mech and you request a waiver
Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if it is already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg

Not in the notice text

The text is cut off, so later terms (including packaging detail) may be missing; check the full solicitation on SAM.gov
Quantity, unit of issue and National Stock Number are not in the text
Evaluation method and factors are not stated
How to send an offer is not stated beyond the contact line
Where the work is performed and where to deliver are not stated
Contract Support Library documents CSD092 and CSD155 are in ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission, a Navy site that needs a CAC digital certificate) and were not read
Which date counts as the start of the 210-day final delivery period is not stated

Notice details

Posted: Oct 16, 2026
Notice type: Presolicitation
Office: NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, Mechanicsburg, PA
Product/service code: 3655 · Gas Generating and Dispensing Systems, Fixed or Mobile
Business type: Manufactured parts & equipment (FedReady's grouping, from product/service code 3655)
Versions: 6 versions have been posted, newest first.
Oct 16, 2026 · Amendment 0001Due Nov 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 · SolicitationDue Nov 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026 · Presolicitation (this version)Date Nov 16, 2026 (changed)
Aug 14, 2026 · SolicitationDue Aug 26, 2026 (changed)
Jul 24, 2026 · PresolicitationDate Aug 23, 2026 (changed)
Jul 24, 2026 · SolicitationDue Aug 24, 2026
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Not open for bids

The agency plans to award this to one named company. If your business can do the work, you can send a capability statement before the response date to challenge it. See similar open opportunities.

Past awards and competition

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Before you respond

Terms on this notice: Solicitation, Set-aside

Full notice text from SAM.gov

NSN 3H-3655-016432645-D4, TDP VER 002, QTY 2 EA, DELIVER TO N50286, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD L1SS, KITTERY, ME 03904. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations or capability statements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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