42--BREATHING APPARATUS
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, intends to award a sole-source contract for 6077 units of Breathing Apparatus (NSN 1H-4240-016505015-PS). This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability within 45 days of publication.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of 6077 units of Breathing Apparatus, identified by NSN 1H-4240-016505015-PS, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 002, Reference Number 940300. Delivery terms are FOB Origin. The Government has determined it does not own the necessary data or rights to purchase/contract repair from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: July 20, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: June 3, 2026
Evaluation
All proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within the 45-day period will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses, is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily be used to assess the feasibility of a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications and Standards is available via DODSSP and ASSIST-Online.