16--FOLLOWER GEAR - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 FOLLOWER GEAR - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 1R-1680-016216738-EY, QTY 32 EA). This is an intended sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as the item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Responses from interested parties are due February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 32 units of NSN 1R-1680-016216738-EY, a follower gear and other replacement parts. The item is flight critical, necessitating Government source approval prior to contract award. The Government does not possess sufficient technical data or data rights to procure this part from additional sources, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical. Acquisition is limited to previously approved sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended Sole-Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
Evaluation & Source Approval
Award will only be made to offerors, products, or manufacturers that meet qualification requirements at the time of award (FAR clause 52.209-1). New sources must submit detailed information for source approval, as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The time required for new source approval typically precludes delaying an award.
Additional Notes
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, all proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion. Information on Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP). The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for this acquisition, but interested persons may identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of this notice. Free Trade Agreements and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement clauses may apply.