16--SEAT,AIRCRAFT
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 (NAVSUP WSS), intends to award a sole-source contract for Aircraft Seats (NSN 1R-1680-016890941-H5). This presolicitation notice invites other responsible sources to demonstrate their capability or submit proposals, which will be considered if received by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for two (2) EA of Aircraft Seats, NSN 1R-1680-016890941-H5, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award. The Government currently lacks sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source(s).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 13, 2026 (for new sources to submit proposals/capability statements)
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Commercial Items: The Government is not using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this acquisition. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Source Approval Requirements
New sources must obtain Government source approval. Proposals from unapproved sources must include information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (available at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). The time required for new source approval is significant, and award will not be delayed pending approval. Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered.
Additional Notes
This action may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and/or World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, depending on the inclusion of specific DFARS clauses (252.225-7036 or 252.225-7021) in the solicitation. Contact: Leah L. Brown, N732.T1, at LEAH.L.BROWN5.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (215)697-0370.