53--STUD,SHOULDERED
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, has issued a Presolicitation for 95 EA of STUD, SHOULDERED (NSN 0Q-5307-016486392-CL). This is a proposed sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item's flight-critical nature and engineering source approval requirements. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability, with responses due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 95 EA of STUD, SHOULDERED, identified by NSN 0Q-5307-016486392-CL and reference number 23078006. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing approved sources retain unique design capability, engineering skills, and data rights not economically available to the Government. Acquisition is restricted to approved sources to maintain quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for supplies, intended for sole-source negotiation (FAR 6.302-1).
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source intent).
- Response Due: June 29, 2026 (45 days from publication for non-BOA, 30 days for BOA).
- Published: May 14, 2026.
Evaluation
New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Offers from non-approved sources must include detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Failure to provide required data will result in non-consideration. The Government reserves the right to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online.