53--KNOB
Overview
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Original Source
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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 (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia, intends to award a sole source contract to The Boeing Company (CAGE: 0PXV4) for 3 EA KNOB (NSN 0Q-5355-017213278-SX, Part Number 74D745141-2021). This presolicitation notice is for the procurement of spare aircraft support equipment. The Government identifies Boeing as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source, citing a lack of Government-owned data or rights for competitive procurement. The authority for this sole source action is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of 3 EA KNOB (NSN 0Q-5355-017213278-SX, REF NR 74D745141-2021), with delivery FOB Origin. These parts are designated as spare support equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sole Source Intent (FAR Part 15)
- Intended Awardee: The Boeing Company
- Duration: 1 year
- Set-Aside: None (Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- NAICS Code: 332119
- PSC: 5355 (Knobs And Pointers)
- UID/Buy American: UID requirements and Buy American Clauses will apply.
- Solicitation Issue Date (Approx.): May 14, 2026
- Solicitation Response/Closing Date (Approx.): June 12, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: June 29, 2026
- Posting: RFP/Solicitation will be posted to NECO.
Response & Evaluation
While the Government intends to negotiate with only one responsible source, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Commercial Item Interest: Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice publication (May 5, 2026).
- General Proposals: All proposals received within 45 days after the publication date (May 5, 2026) will be considered.
- Source Approval Request (SAR): Firms not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a SAR; however, the procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The acquisition will use FAR Part 15 procedures, not FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Electronic procedures will be used.
Contact: Taylor Weidman, taylor.m.weidman2.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephone requests will be honored.