59--ELECTRONIC COMPONEN
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 Solicitation for Electronic Components (PSC 5998) which are classified as Flight Critical and ALRE Critical Application Items. The total quantity has been amended to 11 units. This procurement requires strict adherence to quality standards and engineering source approval. Responses are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacturing, testing, and inspection of electronic components. The items are critical for shipboard systems, enabling aircraft launch and recovery, and require special control procedures due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective material is used. Markings must comply with MIL-STD-130.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Source Approval: Only companies with engineering source approval by the Naval Air Systems Command are eligible. New manufacturers must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), including detailed documentation (configuration drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, inspection method sheets), by the solicitation's closing date.
- Quality Assurance: Includes 100% PCO mandatory inspection for critical characteristics, sampling rates per ANSI Z1.4 (AQL 1.5 for Class 3 threads), and contractor-developed traceability systems.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required, with detailed procedures for testing, notification (14 days prior), and report submission (MIL-STD-831). The government reserves the right to witness testing.
- FAT Waiver: Offerors may request a waiver if they have previously furnished identical, accepted production articles within three years, using the same production location and processes. Two prices (with and without FAT) must be submitted if a waiver is requested.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Additional Notes
Inspection/Certification data for the First Article Test unit must be included in its packaging, clearly marked.