44--TEST PLUG,SPECIAL
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 issue a sole-source presolicitation for TEST PLUG, SPECIAL (NSN 1H-4470-014361380-X3). This action is for the procurement of 14 units, with delivery to DLA Distribution centers in New Cumberland, PA, and Tracy, CA. The Government plans to negotiate with only one source due to proprietary data rights and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering. Interested parties must submit statements of interest/capability by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of 14 each of TEST PLUG, SPECIAL, identified by NSN 1H-4470-014361380-X3 and Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 004. Deliveries are required at two locations: W25G1U, W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002, and W62G2T, W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, Tracy, CA 95304-5000.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intended Sole-Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due (Interest/Capability): March 16, 2026
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): 15 days from publication (February 27, 2026)
- Published: February 12, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond. Responses received within the specified timeframe will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
The Government does not own the data rights to purchase/repair this part from additional sources, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical. Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.