30--SUPPORT,CYLINDER, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

SOL #: N0038326QLA56Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

PSC

Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment (3040)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b97278fa28e464a8f2c9c6f06596b69/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 25, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 10, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 26, 2026, 8:30 PM

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, has issued a Presolicitation for the repair/modification of cylinder support (NSN 7R-3040-017180678-EY). This opportunity is 100% set aside for small business concerns and requires engineering source approval due to the flight-critical nature of the item and proprietary technical data. Responses are due by March 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for the repair and modification of NSN 7R-3040-017180678-EY, TDP VER 001, QTY 1 EA, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical, necessitating strict engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The acquisition is currently limited to The Entwistle Co. LLC and Drafto Inc., who are the only approved sources.

Source Approval Requirements

Due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays. Offerors who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares/Repair) available on the NAVSUP website. Failure to provide required data will result in offers not being considered. Government source approval is required prior to contract award.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
Product Service Code: 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment)
Response Due: March 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: February 10, 2026
Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT

Additional Notes

The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement clauses. Contractual documents are considered issued upon deposit in mail, facsimile, or electronic commerce methods. Award is contingent on the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements at the time of award, per FAR clause 52.209-1.