15--FLAP,WING LANDING - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), has issued a presolicitation for NSN 7R-1560-016659592-QE, Flap, Wing Landing - and other replacement parts. This is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. The requirement is for 12 units, FOB Origin. Due to the flight-critical nature and existing data rights, engineering source approval is required.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for NSN 7R-1560-016659592-QE, Flap, Wing Landing - and other replacement parts, quantity 12 EA. The part is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing qualified sources retain data rights and manufacturing knowledge not economically available to the Government. New sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time for new source approval typically prevents award delays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source intent)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026 (for interest/capability statements)
- Published: April 22, 2026
Source Approval & Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals. Responses received within 45 days of publication (May 7, 2026) will be considered. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, though the decision to compete remains at the Government's discretion.
New sources must submit qualification information as detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/, Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Failure to provide required data will result in offers not being considered. If source approval cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Additional Notes
This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS clause 252.225-7036) and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS clause 252.225-7021), if included in the solicitation. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is available at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/.