58--LASER INFRARED DEVI, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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 the repair and modification of Laser Infrared Devices (NSN 7R-5865-016712005-EX), with a quantity of 15 units. This opportunity is for a flight-critical item requiring Government source approval due to unique design capabilities and proprietary data held by approved sources. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the repair and modification of Laser Infrared Devices (NSN 7R-5865-016712005-EX), with a quantity of 15 units, delivered FOB Origin. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government.
Source Approval Requirements
New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Proposers who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair). Failure to provide all required data will result in offers not being considered. The time required for new source approval may not delay award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (future contract type not specified)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: March 18, 2026
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. Interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice publication. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online.