47--PLATE,ORIFICE,FLUID
Overview
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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) intends to award a sole source contract to The Boeing Company (CAGE: 0PXV4) for F/A-18 Fluid Orifice Plates (NSN 0Q-4730-016841252-QE, P/N 74A834210-2057). This presolicitation notice, published May 5, 2026, seeks capability statements from other responsible sources to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of 14 EA of PLATE,ORIFICE,FLUID (NSN 0Q-4730-016841252-QE, Reference Number 74A834210-2057) for F/A-18 aircraft. Delivery is FOB Origin. The contract duration is anticipated to be 1 year.
Contract Details
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Agency: NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia
- Intended Awardee: The Boeing Company (CAGE: 0PXV4)
- Justification: Boeing is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source. The Government does not own the data or rights to purchase from additional sources.
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302.
- Set-Aside: Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- PSC: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- NAICS: 326122
- Clauses: UID requirements and Buy American Clauses will apply.
- Procedures: FAR Part 15 will be used; FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) will not be used.
Action for Interested Parties & Deadlines
- Capability Statements: All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.
- Commercial Item Interest: Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice (by May 20, 2026).
- Proposals for Competitive Determination: Proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this synopsis (by June 19, 2026) will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
- Source Approval Request (SAR): Firms not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a SAR. This procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval.
- Contact: Jessica Gershenfeld, jessica.m.gershenfeld.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source (Boeing). Lack of response from other sources will be considered as not interested. Electronic procedures will be used.