16--BEARING,SPRING SET, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition or repair of Bearing, Spring Set (NSN 7R-1680-016768848-V2). This is a flight critical item requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only previously approved sources have been solicited due to existing unique design capabilities and data rights. New sources must undergo a rigorous qualification process. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, 3:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the acquisition or repair of NSN 7R-1680-016768848-V2, Bearing, Spring Set, with a quantity of 24 EA, delivered FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight critical, necessitating strict quality control and engineering source approval. The Government requires acquisition/repair from approved sources due to their unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, as well as proprietary data rights.
Source Approval Requirements
Prospective new sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award. The time required for new source approval typically prevents delays in award. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (available for Spares and Repair at the provided NAVSUP links). Offers lacking the required source approval data will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if source approval requests cannot be processed in time.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 3:30 PM ET
- Published: February 5, 2026
Commercial Item Information
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Information
Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), and other standardized documents can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). For assistance, contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179.
Contact
REBECCA L. JORDAN, N733.04 Email: REBECCA.L.JORDAN28.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL Phone: (215)697-2922