59--CATION TRAP COLUMN
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) is issuing a Presolicitation for Cation Trap Columns (NSN 1H-5960-016544353-X3). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for 20 units to be delivered to New Cumberland, PA. The Government does not own the data rights for this part, and it is uneconomical to reverse engineer. Responses regarding commercial item capability are due within 15 days of the notice publication (May 30, 2026). The full solicitation is expected to be released, with an anticipated response date of June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 20 Cation Trap Columns, identified by NSN 1H-5960-016544353-X3, TDP VER 004. These units are to be delivered to W25G1U, W1A8 DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The specific small business set-aside clause (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, HBCU/MI) will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
- Response Date (for commercial item interest): May 30, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Response Date: June 24, 2026
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech
Evaluation & Qualification
Award will be made only if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets specific qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation will provide details on how to obtain information regarding these qualification requirements.
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. Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications and Standards is available via DODSSP/ASSIST-Online.