53--CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT, is issuing a Presolicitation for 200 EA of CAP, PROTECTIVE, DUST (NSN 1R-5340-016796196-P8). This item is flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 200 units of NSN 1R-5340-016796196-P8, a protective dust cap. Delivery is FOB Origin. Due to the item's flight-critical nature and inadequate technical data for full and open competition, Government source approval is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, at 04:00 AM Z
- Published: April 1, 2026, at 12:14 PM Z
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Product Service Code: 5340 (Hardware)
Source Approval & Evaluation
This requirement mandates Government source approval. Only sources previously approved by the Government have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays. Offers failing to provide all required source approval data, or documentation of previous submission, will not be considered. If a source approval request cannot be processed in time to meet Government requirements, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Additional Notes
The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is available at: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/.
Contact: NADIA GOVORUSHKO, N763.03, NADIA.GOVORUSHKO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, (215)697-2813.