53--BUSHING,SLEEVE - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 (WSS) has issued a Presolicitation for BUSHING,SLEEVE - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 0Q-5365-017215339-SX, REF NR MS14237C08P075). This is an intent to award a sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1, as the item is flight critical and requires Government source approval. Responses from interested parties are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 8 EA of the specified bushing/sleeve and other replacement parts. The design of this part is unstable, with major changes contemplated that may render the current configuration obsolete. Limited acquisition from the present source is anticipated pending these configuration changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 1, 2026 (for general interest/capability statements).
- Proposals received within 45 days of publication (by June 19, 2026) will be considered.
- Interest in satisfying the requirement with a commercial item is due within 15 days of this notice (by May 20, 2026).
- Published: May 5, 2026
Key Requirements
- Government Source Approval: Required prior to contract award due to the item being flight critical and technical data not supporting full and open competition.
- New Sources: Must submit detailed information as specified in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ or Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/).
- Pending Approval: If a source approval request is currently being evaluated, a copy of the cover letter must be submitted with the offer.
- Qualification: Award is contingent upon the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) but will consider commercial item interest. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.