47--CONNECTION,FLEXIBLE
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 CONNECTION,FLEXIBLE (NSN 1H-4730-011456423, QTY 4 EA). This presolicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to proprietary data limitations and the uneconomical nature of acquiring data or reverse engineering.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of four (4) CONNECTION,FLEXIBLE units, identified by NSN 1H-4730-011456423, TDP VER 006, IAW REF NR 299935-100. Delivery is FOB Origin. The Government has determined it does not own the necessary data or rights to purchase/repair this part from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to obtain this data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent under FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 4730 - Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings
- Response Due: June 10, 2026
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Agency: NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, DEPT OF THE NAVY
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)) will be considered. The Government's decision not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is at its sole discretion. Information submitted will be used to determine the feasibility of a competitive procurement.
Contact
Primary Point of Contact: ABIGAIL R. HURLBUT Email: ABIGAIL.R.HURLBUT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL Phone: (717)605-6805