30--CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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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 Mechanicsburg) intends to award a sole source contract to ARGO TURBOSERVE CORP. (CAGE: 7Y333) for the repair of Cylinder Assembly,A (NIIN: 014260986, Part No: 509E211RYG-4). This presolicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with only one responsible source due to ARGO TURBOSERVE being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source with proprietary data. This procurement is not a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the repair/modification of one (1) Cylinder Assembly,A (NSN 7H-3040-014260986). The repaired item is to be delivered to DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA. The procurement is for the repair of a specific aircraft component, for which ARGO TURBOSERVE CORP. is identified as the sole source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Presolicitation (intent to negotiate under FAR Part 15)
- Duration: 1 year
- Set-Aside: Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 333613 (Machine Tool Manufacturing)
- PSC: 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment)
- Solicitation Issue Date (Approx.): March 6, 2025
- Response/Closing Date (Approx.): April 6, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: April 21, 2026
- Published: February 20, 2026
Evaluation & Response
The Government intends to acquire these supplies using FAR Part 15 procedures. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after the publication date will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Interested persons may also identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Firms not currently approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), but the procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval. UID and Buy American Clauses will apply.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302, citing ARGO TURBOSERVE CORP. as the OEM and only known source with proprietary data. Electronic procedures will be used, and the RFP/Solicitation will be posted to NECO.