49--BULKHEAD
ID: N0010425QNB69Type: Presolicitation
AwardedMay 16, 2025
$788K$788,000
AwardeePAINTER TOOL INCORPORATED
Award #:N0010425PNB09
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECHMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

PSC

TORPEDO MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CHECKOUT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4921)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 400 units of a BULKHEAD, identified by NSN: 4921 011691127, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg. This procurement is part of an Emergency Acquisition Flexibility initiative, and the awarded contract will require the contractor's written acceptance prior to execution. The BULKHEAD is critical for use in submarines and surface ships, necessitating strict compliance with quality assurance standards, including ISO 9001 and specific requirements regarding mercury contamination. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Rachel Kern at 717-605-7296 or via email at rachel.e.kern4.civ@us.navy.mil, with proposals due by the specified deadline.

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    RACHEL E. KERN, N744.11, PHONE (717)605-7296, EMAIL RACHEL.E.KERN4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
    RACHEL.E.KERN4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
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