16--DVI CABLE
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 DVI Cables (NSN 1R-1680-LLF02N796-P8, REF NR 1072394P-5, QTY 2 EA). This is a presolicitation notice under FAR 6.302-1, indicating an intent to negotiate with only one source. Responses from interested parties are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for two DVI cables. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Acquisition must be from approved sources due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, as well as proprietary data rights not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Presolicitation (Intent to Award)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: February 19, 2026
Evaluation & Qualification
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability. However, non-approved sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Proposals from non-approved sources must include detailed source approval information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Award is contingent upon meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Links to obtain military specifications and standards are provided.