16--NRP,FLWR PILLOW BLO
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support has issued a solicitation for new manufacture spare parts for a "Flight Critical" and "Critical material" item (NRP,FLWR PILLOW BLO). This is a limited competition opportunity, primarily targeting government-approved sources. Proposals are due May 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks new manufacture spare parts classified as "Flight Critical" and "Critical material," requiring engineering source approval by the Naval Air Systems Command. The items are crucial for shipboard systems enabling aircraft launch/recovery, where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/aircraft. Manufacturing, testing, and inspection must adhere to specific drawings (e.g., 3890AS003770-01) and quality assurance requirements, including 100% inspection for critical and major characteristics, and First Article Testing (FAT).
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation for new manufacture spare parts.
- Competition: Limited to government-approved sources (General Atomic, Timken, Applied Technologies). Companies not previously approved may submit a Source Approval Request by the closing date, including detailed documentation on similar items, manufacturing processes, and comparative analysis.
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA.
Evaluation & Source Approval
Offers will be evaluated based on both price and non-price factors, with non-price factors (capacity, delivery, past performance) considered more important than price. A single document should include both non-price factors and price. First Article Testing (FAT) is mandatory, but waivers may be granted for offerors who have previously furnished identical, accepted production articles. If only one offer is received, competitive procedures will shift to sole source negotiations.
Key Dates & Contact
- Proposal Due: May 12, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (as per Amendment 3).
- Contact: Katlyn Galetto at Katlyn.m.galetto.civ@us.navy.mil or 215-697-6549.