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 (NAVSUP WSS), intends to award a sole-source contract for a Bulkhead Assembly, Aircraft (NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2). This presolicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item's flight-critical nature and proprietary technical data. While not a request for competitive proposals, other responsible sources may submit statements of interest or proposals by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Bulkhead Assembly, Aircraft, identified by NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2 and Reference Number 901-031-111-441. This part is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The approved source(s) possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support
- Response Due: June 15, 2026 (for proposals/capability statements). Commercial item interest due within 15 days of publication (June 11, 2026).
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Qualification & Evaluation
Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements per FAR 52.209-1. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures. Offers lacking required source approval data will not be considered. The Government will consider responses to this notice solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item by June 11, 2026. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. Technical documents can be obtained from DODSSP/DAPS via ASSIST-Online.