56--WELDING PAD
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 notice for a WELDING PAD (NSN 1H-5640-015938056-X3). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, citing that it does not own the necessary data rights and that it is uneconomical to acquire data or reverse engineer the part. However, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability. Responses are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for 10 RL of WELDING PAD (NSN 1H-5640-015938056-X3), with delivery to W25G1U, W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5002 and W62G2T, W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, TRACY, CA 95304-5000. The Government has determined that it is uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data, or to reverse engineer the part, leading to the sole-source intent.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to award sole source)
- Product/Service Code: 5640 (Wallboard, Building Paper, And Thermal Insulation Materials)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole source intent)
- Response Due: July 20, 2026
- Published: June 3, 2026
Evaluation
All proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) will be considered. The Government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion. Information received will be used to assess the feasibility of a competitive procurement. Award is contingent upon the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The primary contact is Melissa A. Furness at MELISSA.FURNESS@NAVY.MIL or (771)229-0075.