66--TRANSMITTER,LIQUID,
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 intends to award a sole source contract for Liquid Transmitters (NSN 7H-6680-013682251). This notice is issued under FAR 6.302-1, citing the Government's lack of data rights and the uneconomical nature of acquiring data or reverse engineering. Despite being designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, the current intent is for a sole source procurement of 6 units for delivery to DLA Distribution centers in New Cumberland, PA, and Tracy, CA.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for six (6) Liquid Transmitters, identified by NSN 7H-6680-013682251, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 003, Reference Number XM-79685-46-1000-W-L. Deliveries are split between DLA Distribution facilities in New Cumberland, PA, and Tracy, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Presolicitation / Notice of Intent
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - However, the Government intends to solicit with only one source under FAR 6.302-1.
- Justification: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements) due to proprietary data and uneconomical alternatives.
- Response Deadline: April 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC (45 days from publication for proposals/capability statements).
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
- Action for Interested Parties: All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond or submit proposals/capability statements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
Evaluation
Proposals received within the specified timeframe will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will primarily inform whether a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
The Government has determined that FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies will not be used for this solicitation based on market research. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.