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, has issued a Presolicitation for the repair/modification of Cylinder Support (NSN 7R-3040-017180678-EY). This acquisition is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, but will be solicited as limited competition between The Entwistle Co. LLC and Drafto Inc. due to stringent source approval requirements. The response date for this notice is July 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the repair and modification of Cylinder Support, NSN 7R-3040-017180678-EY, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is considered flight critical, requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only sources previously approved by the Government have been solicited, as existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge are held by these qualified sources. Technical data is not economically available to the Government, making source approval essential to maintaining quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside (limited competition between specified firms)
- Response Date: July 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
- Product Service Code: 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment)
Evaluation & Source Approval
Government source approval is required prior to contract award. Alternate 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 is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with their proposal. Offers lacking required source approval data will not be considered. Award is contingent on the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements at the time of award (FAR clause 52.209-1).
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 (DFARS 252.225-7036) and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement/Free Trade Agreements (DFARS 252.225-7021) if included in the solicitation. Contractual documents will be issued electronically or via mail/fax.
Primary Contact: KATLYN M. GALETTO, KATLYN.M.GALETTO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, (215)697-6549.