16--VALVE,ECS, 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 VALVE, ECS (NSN 7R-1660-016686579-P8). This is an intended sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to engineering source approval requirements for this flight-critical item. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source. Responses identifying interest and capability are due by July 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the repair/modification of 10 EA of the specified ECS Valve. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Acquisition/repair is restricted to approved source(s) who retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole-source)
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source intent)
- Response Due: July 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 17, 2026, 10:10 AM EDT
- Product Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
Evaluation
All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals. However, an alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. New sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the description). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The Government's decision not to compete is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
This action is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses are included in the solicitation.