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 AIR-FLASK (Product Service Code 1710 - Aircraft Landing Equipment). This procurement is for critical material essential for shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems, where incorrect or defective material could lead to severe consequences. Proposals are due August 15, 2025.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of AIR-FLASK components. The material is designated as critical due to its use in a crucial shipboard system, where incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of life, vital shipboard systems, or aircraft. Manufacturing, testing, and inspection must adhere to drawing 509549 (80020), "MOST CURRENT DRAWING," Revision "NAWCAD LAKEHURST DRAWING PACKAGE," and all referenced specifications. Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C is expected if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Resultant award will be bilateral, requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1250 Employees
- Proposal Due: August 15, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: June 24, 2025
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Combo Invoice and Receiving
- Warranty: 1 year after delivery, 45 days from discovery of defect
Key Requirements
- Traceability: Offerors not the manufacturer must provide an official letter/email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
- Inspection: Government source inspection is required.
- Delivery: Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin.
- Contractor Responsibility: The contractor is solely responsible for providing any necessary equipment (fixtures, jigs, dies, tooling, test equipment) for manufacturing and testing.
- Verification: Bidders must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. Contact HELEN.I.CARMELO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for inquiries.