53--NUT
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 MECH, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of 1,872 Nuts (NSN 1H-5310-016578387-L1). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to proprietary data limitations. Responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability. The deadline to express interest in providing a commercial item is February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 1,872 EA of NSN 1H-5310-016578387-L1, TDP VER 003 Nuts. Delivery is required at N50286, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904. This is a Level 1 item that must be acquired from approved sources only.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): February 27, 2026
- Proposals/Capability Statements Due (Sole Source Consideration): Within 45 days of publication (approx. March 29, 2026)
Key Requirements & Justification
Offerors must possess an inspection system conforming to MIL-I-45208A or an equivalent certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. The sole-source approach is justified because the Government does not own the necessary data or rights, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the part.
Response Instructions
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. For those interested in satisfying the requirement with a commercial item, interest and capability must be identified to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice (by February 27, 2026).
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS 252.225-7036) and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS 252.225-7021) if relevant clauses are included in the solicitation.