58--PANEL ASSY, CENTER
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, intends to acquire 21 units of PANEL ASSY, CENTER (NSN 1H-5895-017089569). This is a presolicitation for a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as the Government does not own the necessary data rights and reverse engineering is uneconomical. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirement are invited to submit their interest and capability statements. Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 21 EA of PANEL ASSY, CENTER, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 004. Delivery locations include DLA Distribution New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002 and DLA Dist San Joaquin, Tracy, CA 95304-5000. This acquisition falls under AMC 4, meaning it will be acquired directly from the actual manufacturer for the first time.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Commercial Item Interest Due: Within 15 days of publication (approx. April 11, 2026)
Evaluation & Qualification
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days for BOA) will be considered. The Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion. Award is contingent upon the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements as per FAR clause 52.209-1 at the time of award. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation.
Additional Notes
The Government does not own the rights to use the data needed to purchase/repair this part from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to reverse engineer. Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications and Standards is available through DODSSP/DAPS. This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS 252.225-7036) and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS 252.225-7021) if included in the solicitation. Contact: Andrew C. Lyter at ANDREW.C.LYTER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (564)230-2573.