17--AIR-FLASK
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, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of AIR-FLASK (Product Service Code 1710 - Aircraft Landing Equipment). This material is designated as critical for crucial shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems. The resultant award will be a bilateral, Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due April 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for new manufactured spare parts. The material must be manufactured, tested, and inspected in accordance with drawing number 509549 (80020), the most current drawing, Revision NAWCAD LAKEHURST DRAWING PACKAGE, and all referenced details and specifications. Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C is expected if MIL-STD-454 is referenced. Contractors are responsible for providing any necessary tooling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Bilateral Award)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: April 28, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: April 21, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Offers will be evaluated based on lead time, price, past performance, and capacity. Quotes must include unit price, extended price, lead time, and quote expiration date. Unit prices must be firm fixed price. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days.
Key Requirements
Government source inspection is required. For traceability, if the offeror is not the manufacturer, a letter or official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributorship must be provided. Source Approval is required for this NSN, and it is a limited competition; firms not already approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), but procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. Accelerated delivery is encouraged.