41--FAN, VANEAXIAL
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 Mech), on behalf of DLA, has issued a Presolicitation for FAN, VANEAXIAL (NSN 7H-4140-015995061). This is an intent to award a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1 as the government does not own the data rights and deems reverse engineering uneconomical. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability. Responses are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for two (2) EA of FAN, VANEAXIAL, with TDP VER 003. Deliveries are required for:
- W25G1U, W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5002
- W62G2T, W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, TRACY, CA 95304-5000
The government explicitly states that it does not own the rights to use the data needed to purchase/repair this part from additional sources, nor can these rights be obtained. It is considered uneconomical to reverse engineer this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 4140 (Fans, Air Circulators, And Blower Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 24, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within 45 days (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) after the publication date will be considered by the Government. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
- Primary Point of Contact: CARLY A. GASSERT
- Email: CARLY.GASSERT@NAVY.MIL
- Phone: (771)229-0084