16--CONTROL STICK,AIRCR
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT, has issued a Solicitation for CONTROL STICK, AIRCRAFT (Product Service Code 1680). This is identified as a sole source requirement, indicating the Government lacks sufficient data to contract with other than the current source. Offers are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of aircraft control sticks. The solicitation emphasizes that these items necessitate Government Source Approval prior to award. The Government physically does not possess sufficient, accurate, or legible data to contract with other than the current source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET
- Published: May 06, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Due to the sole source nature, potential offerors who are not currently an approved source must submit, along with their proposal, all information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure. This brochure is available online at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupwss/business_opps. Proposals that fail to provide the required source approval data will not be considered for award. The Government's acceptance of a contractor's proposal will constitute a bilateral agreement.
Additional Notes
Payment instructions will follow Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). For any questions regarding this notice, contact Danielle Cutrera at Danielle.cutrera@navy.mil or by phone at 215-697-6566.