NAICS 324191 watch: NAVSUP WSS buy for “LUBRICATING OIL, MOL” (PSC 9150) — quotes due Feb 19, 2026

Executive takeaway

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg) is seeking quotes for “LUBRICATING OIL, MOL” under NAICS 324191 (PSC 9150). The buyer reopened the RFQ window to Feb 19, 2026 and indicates an amendment adding clause(s) including 52.223-3. A key gating item is that a material IRPOD is available at the BPMI site and vendor review is mandatory. If you’re a qualified lubricant manufacturer/distributor with disciplined documentation (quality/inspection, WAWF invoicing, supply-chain compliance), this is worth pursuing.

What the buyer is trying to do

The Navy is trying to procure a specific lubricating oil item (“MOL”) as a fixed-price supply buy with government inspection/acceptance and standard DoD logistics and invoicing controls. The solicitation language highlights procedural compliance—inspection system documentation, WAWF payment instructions, and shipment terms—alongside newer compliance requirements such as cybersecurity maturity language and supply-chain restrictions.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Quote and deliver the specified lubricating oil (MOL) in accordance with the schedule (details to verify in attachments / schedule).
• Operate under FOB Destination requirements.
• Support government inspection/acceptance (inspection clauses are included, including a “short version” inspection/acceptance provision).
• Comply with Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) if applicable to the item/line(s).
• Provide required documentation tied to inspection system program plans / premanufacturing or test procedures (referenced in the clause list; confirm applicability in the full solicitation).
• Invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using “invoice and receiving reports (combo)” per the provided payment instructions (fields show multiple “TBD” placeholders—confirm in the final schedule).
• Review the IRPOD at the BPMI site; the solicitation states vendor review is mandatory.
• Be prepared for stop-work order clause impacts (risk planning).
• Account for Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Oct 2024) if your delivery plan involves ocean transport (confirm routing requirements).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you manufacture or distribute lubricating oil aligned to NAICS 324191 and can meet the exact product specification described in the IRPOD/solicitation attachments.
• Bid if you are comfortable with DoD invoicing via WAWF, inspection/acceptance requirements, and documentation-heavy supply buys.
• Bid if you can address indications of CMMC clause language and supply-chain compliance language in your internal readiness (exact level/requirements should be confirmed in the full text).
• Pass if you cannot access/review the mandatory IRPOD in time to quote accurately.
• Pass if you cannot comply with supply-chain restrictions referenced (e.g., Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act prohibition language) as they apply to your sourcing.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• Price quote with stated validity period; the solicitation notes pricing is valid for 60 days after closing unless otherwise specified.
• Quote submission method details: if submitting via email or NECO, include the number of days pricing is valid (as instructed).
• Confirmation of IRPOD review completion (solicitation states it is mandatory; exact proof/format verify in attachments).
• Representations and certifications: annual reps and certs clause is included (complete as required in the system/quote package; verify in attachments).
• WAWF invoicing readiness (provide any required identifiers and ensure you can submit “combo” invoices; specific routing codes are shown as “TBD” in the snippet—verify in attachments/schedule).
• Quality/inspection documentation as required (inspection clauses and higher-level quality requirement language are referenced; verify in attachments).
• Acknowledgment of amendment language reopening the RFQ and adding clause(s) including 52.223-3 (verify the full amendment package).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

This appears to be a classic NAVSUP supply buy where technical compliance and clean admin execution matter as much as the unit price. To build a defensible quote:

• Start with the IRPOD (mandatory) to confirm the exact material/specification expectations and any packaging/marking requirements.
• Map all cost drivers tied to FOB Destination delivery, potential sea transportation applicability, and inspection/acceptance handling.
• Review the clause set for compliance-driven costs (e.g., supply-chain controls; cybersecurity maturity clause language referenced) and ensure you price the overhead of documentation and auditability.
• Use the buyer’s stated expectation that quote pricing is valid for 60 days as a cue to confirm your raw material and freight assumptions over that window.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Teaming with a qualified manufacturer (if you are a distributor) to strengthen traceability and any inspection/test documentation the Navy may expect (verify in IRPOD/attachments).
• Partner with a logistics provider experienced in government receiving and delivery evidence for FOB Destination shipments.
• If ocean transport is relevant, consider a freight forwarder familiar with Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Oct 2024) compliance.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Mandatory IRPOD review: skipping this is a fast way to submit a noncompliant or mispriced quote.
• Amendment changes: the buyer reopened the solicitation and added clause(s) including 52.223-3; ensure your quote acknowledges the latest amendment package (verify in attachments).
• WAWF details show “TBD” in the snippet—confirm the correct routing/acceptance information in the schedule before submission.
• Cybersecurity maturity clause language is referenced: confirm what level/attestation is required and whether it applies to this buy.
• Supply-chain restriction language is referenced (Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act prohibition): validate your sourcing and downstream components (as applicable) against prohibitions.
• Stop-work clause is included; ensure your internal planning accounts for potential interruptions.

Related opportunities

• LUBRICATING OIL, MOL (notice edd7d2357e7243dc8fdb347b07d54106)
• LUBRICATING OIL, MOL (notice b9f6faa2f8774bd9b5e244f41b37e0c2)

How to act on this

1. Pull the latest solicitation/amendment package from the notice and confirm the Feb 19, 2026 deadline in the official documents.
2. Access the BPMI IRPOD and complete the mandatory review before finalizing pricing.
3. Build your quote around FOB Destination delivery, inspection/acceptance, and WAWF invoicing requirements; explicitly state your price validity (60 days unless you specify otherwise).
4. Double-check compliance clauses referenced (cybersecurity maturity and supply-chain prohibitions) for applicability and internal readiness.

If you want a fast compliance read-through and a bid/no-bid recommendation based strictly on the full solicitation package, Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you triage requirements, map the clause set to your operations, and assemble a clean quote package.