99--BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT.
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 (WSS), is issuing a presolicitation for a BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT. (NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2, REF NR 901-031-111-441, QTY 1 EA). This acquisition is intended as a sole-source action under FAR 6.302-1 due to engineering source approval requirements for a flight-critical item. Responses from interested parties are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT. that necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The Government intends to acquire this part from previously approved sources due to their unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, which are not economically available to the Government. The item is flight critical, and technical data is not adequate for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole-source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source intent)
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 21, 2026
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
- Product Service Code: 9999 (Miscellaneous Items)
Evaluation
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. Non-approved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (available at the provided NAVSUP links) with their proposal. Offers failing to provide required data or document previous submission will not be considered. Award is contingent on meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. Interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and/or the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses are included. Technical documents can be obtained from DODSSP via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: HELEN I. CARMELO, N793.14
- Email: HELEN.I.CARMELO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
- Phone: (215)697-1138