59--TAPE DRIVE CHASIS, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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) has issued a Presolicitation for the repair and modification of Tape Drive Chassis (NSN 7H-5998-016615786). This requirement is for 3 units to be delivered to DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government does not own the necessary data rights, making it uneconomical to acquire data or reverse engineer the part. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation seeks capabilities for the repair and modification of Tape Drive Chassis, NSN 7H-5998-016615786, TDP VER 004, part number 8546516. The requirement is for a quantity of 3 units, with delivery to W25G1U, W1A8 DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002. A critical aspect is that the Government does not possess the data or rights needed to purchase/contract repair from additional sources, and it has been deemed uneconomical to buy the data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: March 24, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC
Qualification Requirements
Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation will identify the office for obtaining additional information regarding these requirements.
Additional Notes
Firms interested in this opportunity should include their CAGE Code on solicitation requests. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). While the Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.