58--MISSION AUDIO PANEL
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 a MISSION AUDIO PANEL (NSN 0R-5895-016927540-P8), quantity 6 EA. This is a flight-critical item with an unstable design, and the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Government source approval is required for all offerors. Responses from interested parties are due by March 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a MISSION AUDIO PANEL (NSN 0R-5895-016927540-P8, REF NR 1194200-100). The design of this part is currently unstable, with major changes contemplated due to low process yield or marginal performance. Limited acquisition/repair from the present source is anticipated pending these configuration changes. The item is flight-critical, necessitating Government source approval prior to contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source intent)
- Response Due: March 29, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Product Service Code: 7G20 (Legacy Analog Voice Communications Equipment)
Evaluation
Award will be made only if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1. The Government requires source approval for this flight-critical item. New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (available at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Offers failing to provide all required data will not be considered. Market research indicates that FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies are not being used.
Additional Notes
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Information received will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).