16--WHEEL ASSY, FWD HOR - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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, has issued a sole source spares solicitation for WHEEL ASSY, FWD HOR - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS, classified under Product Service Code 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This procurement is for eight critical items used in shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems. Proposals are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of specific replacement parts, including Critical Safety Items (CSI), which are vital for aircraft launch and recovery systems. The items must be manufactured, tested, and inspected according to specific NAWCAD LAKEHURST/NAWC LAKEHURST drawing numbers (e.g., 3890AS000337-01, 3890AS000395-01, 3890AS000629-01, 34000D1143602) and referenced specifications. Key requirements include:
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): Components are flight critical, requiring engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Only approved companies are eligible for award, though new companies may submit Source Approval Requests by the closing date.
- Quality Assurance: Rigorous QA is mandated, including 100% inspection for critical/major characteristics, specific AQLs for threads and dimensions, and mandatory in-process and final inspections. NAWCADLKE QA representatives (Lonnie White, Jose Torracca) may witness inspections.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required for CSI items, involving one uncoated unit for Government evaluation. Waiver of FAT is possible for offerors with recent identical production and consistent production locations.
- Manufacturing Standards: Markings per MIL-STD-130, packaging per MIL-STD 2073, and compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
- Accreditation: Companies performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) must be NADCAP or ISO 17025 accredited.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Spares Solicitation (in accordance with NAVSUP/GA BOA N00383-23-G-SX01)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM EST (extended via amendment)
- Published: February 5, 2026 (latest amendment)
Additional Notes
This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the latest extending the proposal due date and removing CLINs 0003, 0006, and 0007. All records related to ALRE CSI/CAI manufacture and inspection/test must be maintained for seven years.