66--GAGE, DIFF PRESS
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, through NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a presolicitation notice for GAGE, DIFF PRESS (NSN 1H-6685-016543965-X3). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to proprietary data rights and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering. All responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability. Proposals/capability statements will be considered if received within 45 days of publication (by July 25, 2026).
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for 7 units of GAGE, DIFF PRESS (NSN 1H-6685-016543965-X3, TDP VER 003). Delivery locations include DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA and DLA Dist San Joaquin, Tracy, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Response Due (Proposals/Capability Statements): Within 45 days of publication (July 25, 2026)
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): Within 15 days of publication (June 25, 2026)
Evaluation
Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Award will be made only if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
The Government does not own the data rights to purchase/repair this part from additional sources, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical, justifying the sole source intent. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for the anticipated solicitation, but interested parties may still identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.