15--STRUT,AIRCRAFT
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, is soliciting proposals for Aircraft Struts (Airframe Structural Components). This is a competitive spares buy, with the acquisition formally changed to commercial (FAR Part 12). The total quantity required is 10 units. Proposals are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of aircraft struts, categorized under Airframe Structural Components (PSC 1560). It is identified as a spares buy, utilizing competitive procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Commercial Acquisition under FAR Part 12)
- Set-Aside: None (SBA determined not applicable)
- Quantity: 10 units
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM local time
- Published: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation process is a Best-Value Tradeoff:
- Factor 1: Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail) - This is the primary evaluation factor; offers must be rated "Acceptable" to be eligible.
- Factors 2-4 (evaluated after technical acceptance, in no particular order of importance):
- Past Performance: Assessment of recent and relevant performance.
- Capacity/Delivery: Ability to meet the specified delivery schedule.
- Price: Evaluation for fairness and reasonableness.
Non-price factors (Past Performance and Capacity/Delivery), when combined, can be significantly more important than Price.
Additional Notes
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (available at www.neco.navy.mil/sar.aspx for spares) with their proposal. Failure to provide required data will result in offers not being considered. Quotes must be emailed to Jacob.r.wells1@navy.mil by the closing date.