16--CARTRIDGE,OPERATING- AND SIMILAR REPLACEMENT PARTS, 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, intends to award a sole-source contract for CARTRIDGE, OPERATING- AND SIMILAR REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 7R-1680-016098984-P8), quantity 11 EA. This presolicitation is issued under FAR 6.302-1, citing the need for engineering source approval and the approved source's unique design capability, data rights, and manufacturing knowledge. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition or repair of 11 EA of CARTRIDGE, OPERATING- AND SIMILAR REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 7R-1680-016098984-P8), with delivery FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The approved source(s) possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 24, 2026
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond. Proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion, and submitted information will be used to determine the feasibility of a competitive procurement. Award is contingent upon the offeror, product, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information regarding qualification requirements can be obtained from the office cited in the individual solicitation. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).