59--SENSOR,ABSOLUTE,AIR
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 notice for 12 EA of SENSOR, ABSOLUTE, AIR (NSN 0Q-5905-016339487-CL). This is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item's flight-critical nature and the requirement for engineering source approval. Responses from interested parties are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 12 EA of SENSOR, ABSOLUTE, AIR, with FOB Origin delivery. This part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources mean acquisition must be from approved sources. The approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 20, 2026
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If not an approved source, proposals must include information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The Government will consider all proposals received within 45 days of publication to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
If a source approval request cannot be processed in time, or approval requirements prevent timely acquisition, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online.