44--COOLER,FLUID,INDUST
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 Industrial Fluid Coolers (NSN 7H-4420-016967414). This presolicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to proprietary data rights. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 6 units of COOLER, FLUID, INDUST, NSN 7H-4420-016967414, TDP VER 001, REF NR LT-C-0362-00. Delivery is to W25G1U, W1A8 DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002. The Government states it does not own the data or rights needed to purchase/repair from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to acquire data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sole Source Intent (FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 4420 (Heat Exchangers And Steam Condensers)
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Response Deadline: Responsible sources may submit proposals/capability statements within 45 days of the publication date (by April 23, 2026).
- Commercial Item Interest: Interested persons may identify capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice (by March 24, 2026).
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received within the specified timeframe will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Award will be made only if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements per FAR 52.209-1. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items).
Additional Notes
This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements, Buy American Act, and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, depending on the inclusion of specific DFARS clauses. For qualification requirements, refer to the individual solicitation when issued. Contact Heather R. Jones at heather.jones2@navy.mil or (717)605-4866 for additional information.