30--SUPPORT,CYLINDER, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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 the repair/modification of Support Cylinders (P/N 3491AS0504-4), classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the repair of a flight-critical item. The work involves detailed repair procedures, interim inspections (magnetic particle and dimensional), and final inspections. The contractor must provide a repair procedure to NAWCADLKE engineering for review and approval before commencing repairs. The item is designated as Critical Safety Item (CSI) material, requiring special control procedures and certification with a Material Identification Code (MIC). The contractor will be required to assist with inspections, providing necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Repair
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Proposal Validity: 120 days minimum
Evaluation
Award will be based on competitive procedures, but it is a limited competition. Offers will be evaluated on non-price factors (capacity, delivery, and past performance), which are considered more important than price. Proposals must include both non-price factors and price in one document. If only one offer is received, negotiations will shift to sole source. Government Source Approval is required prior to award. Only companies with prior engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command are eligible. Unapproved sources must submit a Source Approval Request, including specific documentation (drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, inspection methods), by the closing date. Approved sources are DRAFTCO INCORPORATED and THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY.
Additional Notes
This item is critical for shipboard aircraft launch/recovery, and incorrect or defective material could lead to serious injury or loss. Quality assurance requirements are stringent, including NAWCADLKE inspection surveillance, 100% inspection for critical characteristics, and NADCAP or ISO 17025 accreditation for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) companies. The contractor must notify NAWCADLKE QA and the PCO 14 working days prior to DCMA inspection. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. Unit prices must be firm fixed price; tiered pricing is not accepted. Contact: Katlyn Galetto at Katlyn.m.galetto.civ@us.navy.mil.