16--STEERING UNIT,AIRCR, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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), has issued a presolicitation for the repair/modification of Aircraft Steering Units (NSN 7R-1620-014752013-V2), quantity 82 EA. This is an intended sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item being flight-critical and requiring engineering source approval. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. However, other responsible sources may identify their interest and capability.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the repair and modification of 82 EA of NSN 7R-1620-014752013-V2 Aircraft Steering Units. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources necessitate acquisition/repair from approved sources. Technical data is not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an intended sole-source negotiation (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 20, 2026 (within 45 days of publication)
- Published: June 4, 2026
- Delivery: FOB Origin
Source Approval & Evaluation
The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Interested parties who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares and Repair links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide required source approval data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but all responsible sources are encouraged to identify their interest and capability. Information received will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.