16--DRIVE UNIT,HYDRAULI, 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 repair/modification of Hydraulic Drive Units (NSN 7R-1650-014525179-V2). This is a restricted source requirement due to the item's flight criticality and the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only previously Government-approved sources have been solicited. Non-approved sources must submit comprehensive source approval information with their proposals. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the repair and modification of Hydraulic Drive Units, NSN 7R-1650-014525179-V2, with a quantity of 97 EA, delivered FOB Origin. Key aspects include:
- Maintaining quality through engineering source approval by the design control activity.
- Leveraging existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources.
- Acknowledging that approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government.
- Requiring alternate sources to qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
- The item is flight critical, and technical data is not adequate for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a restricted source requirement.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 6, 2026, 10:00 PM ET
Evaluation & Source Approval
Offers from non-approved sources must include detailed information as specified in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide all required data will result in non-consideration for award. The time required for new source approval is typically lengthy, and award may not be delayed pending approval if Fleet support needs dictate. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies for this solicitation.
Additional Notes
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: CHELSEA J. THOMAS
- Email: CHELSEA.THOMAS1@NAVY.MIL
- Phone: (215)697-1323