53--ROD,OPERATING,FORWA
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 MECH has issued a Presolicitation for ROD, OPERATING, FORWA (NSN 1H-5340-014876217-L1). This requirement is for 60 units, with delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 60 units of ROD, OPERATING, FORWA, identified by NSN 1H-5340-014876217-L1 and TDP Version 006. Delivery is specified for N50286, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5). The specific set-aside clause (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, HBCU/MI) will be addressed in the solicitation.
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: February 6, 2026, 9:17 AM ET
Evaluation
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation will identify where additional information on qualification requirements can be obtained.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using the policies in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and/or the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses (252.225-7036 or 252.225-7021) are included in the solicitation.
Contact: BENJAMIN SPANGLER at BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL or (771)229-0573.