16--CHOPPER ASSEMBLY,ED- 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) has issued a presolicitation notice for the repair and modification of 13 Chopper Assemblies (NSN 7R-1680-016216686-EY). This requirement is for flight-critical components where the Government does not own the necessary technical data for full and open competition. Responses are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Item: Chopper Assembly, ED- and similar replacement parts.
- Quantity: 13 Each.
- Service: Repair and modification services.
- Logistics: Delivery is FOB Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 14, 2026.
- Published: February 27, 2026.
Qualification Requirements
This item is classified as flight critical. The Government intends to negotiate only with previously approved sources. To become an approved source, interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures.
Evaluation
While this is a notice of intent to sole source, the Government will consider all capability statements or proposals received within 45 days of publication. A determination not to compete the effort is solely at the Government's discretion. Award will only be made to an offeror meeting qualification requirements at the time of award per FAR 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
The Government has determined it is uneconomical to purchase data rights or reverse engineer the part. Technical specifications are available via the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) or ASSIST-Online for standardized documents, though specific drawings are not stocked there.