29--SENSOR,DIFFERENTIAL
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 (NAVSUP WSS), has issued a Presolicitation for a SENSOR, DIFFERENTIAL (NSN 0Q-2990-014638955-CL). This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as the item is flight critical and the Government does not own the necessary data or rights for competitive procurement. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must undergo a rigorous source approval process. Responses indicating interest or capability are due by July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 6 EA of the SENSOR, DIFFERENTIAL (NSN 0Q-2990-014638955-CL, Reference Number 23061589), with delivery FOB Origin. The Government has determined it uneconomical to acquire data rights or reverse engineer the part. The item is flight critical, necessitating Government source approval prior to contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: July 13, 2026
- Published: May 27, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
For any entity not currently an approved source, it is mandatory to submit detailed information for source approval along with any proposal. The time required for new source approval is significant, and award may proceed based on existing approved sources if approval cannot be processed in time. Information on source approval is available via NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures for Spares and Repair, and the Commercial Item Identification Brochure, accessible at:
- Spares:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ - Repair:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to negotiate with only one source and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals within 45 days (or 30 days for BOA) of publication. Information received will be considered solely to determine the feasibility of a competitive procurement.