20--SMALL FWD TILE
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 MECH has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of SMALL FWD TILE (NSN 1H-2090-017163790-ST, TDP VER 002, REF NR 690-8499978-SHT-39). This requirement is for 50 EA with DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. A key aspect is the need for engineering source approval, meaning acquisition is primarily from approved sources due to proprietary data rights and manufacturing knowledge. Alternate sources must undergo a formal qualification process. Responses are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation seeks to acquire 50 units of the specified SMALL FWD TILE. The core requirement emphasizes that the part demands 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 from these approved entities. The approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for part quality.
Alternate Source Qualification
An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. These qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in its intended application.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 2090 - Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
Additional Notes
Interested parties can obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Documents not available for download can be ordered from the DODSSP website. Contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk for assistance. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is ABIGAIL R. HURLBUT at ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (717)605-6805.