20--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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a presolicitation for TILE (NSN 1H-2090-015856243-ST), quantity 1417 EA. This requirement mandates engineering source approval by the design control activity, meaning acquisition is primarily from approved sources due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. Interested parties have until February 6, 2026, to respond to this presolicitation.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 1417 EA of TILE, identified by NSN 1H-2090-015856243-ST, TDP VER 008, REF NR DURA 13(24.5X30.5X2.2IN), with delivery FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this requirement is the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for quality maintenance.
Key Requirements & Qualification
Any alternate source must undergo a qualification process in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Award will be contingent upon the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting these qualification requirements at the time of award, as per FAR clause 52.209-1. The forthcoming solicitation will provide details on where to obtain additional information regarding qualification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Date: February 6, 2026 (for presolicitation)
- Commercial Item Interest: Interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice publication (January 29, 2026).
- Published: January 29, 2026
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not currently using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, industry is invited to express interest and capability for commercial item solutions within the specified 15-day window.