16--RETAINER
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 (WSS) Philadelphia, intends to issue a sole source presolicitation to The Boeing Company (CAGE: 81205) for one (1) RETAINER (NSN: 1R-1680-LLF02N653-P8) for the P-8 aircraft. This requirement is for a quantity of 1 EA, with delivery FOB Origin. The Government identifies Boeing as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source, citing a lack of data rights for competitive procurement. All responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a RETAINER, Part Number LLF02N653, Reference Number SLR414C14SP3, specifically for the P-8 aircraft. This is a spare part, and the Government states that it does not possess the necessary drawings or data to procure this item from additional sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intent to sole source)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Contract Duration: 1 year (anticipated)
- Set-Aside: None (explicitly stated as "not a Total Small Business Set-Aside")
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Capability Statements/Proposals Due: Within 45 days of publication (by March 29, 2026)
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue: February 26, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Response/Closing: March 26, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: April 10, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This notice serves as an intent to solicit on a sole source basis. However, the agency will consider all proposals received within 45 days of the publication date (by March 29, 2026) to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Firms not currently approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), but the procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval. The Government intends to use FAR Part 15 procedures, applying policies from FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Interested parties may also identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice (by February 27, 2026).
Additional Notes
UID requirements and Buy American Clauses will apply. Electronic procedures will be used, and the RFP/Solicitation will be posted to NECO. No telephone requests will be honored.