99--COVER,GUIDERAIL - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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, has issued a sole source solicitation for COVER, GUIDERAIL - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (Product Service Code 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This requirement is for critical material used in crucial shipboard aircraft launch/recovery systems, designated as an ALRE Critical Safety Item. The delivery order will be issued against BOA N0038323GSX01 with General Atomics. Proposals are due July 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture, testing, and inspection of replacement parts, including COVER, GUIDERAIL, and other components. The items are classified as "Flight Critical" and "Critical material" due to their use in shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/aircraft. Markings must comply with MIL-STD-130. Manufacturing, testing, and inspection must adhere to specified NAWC LAKEHURST drawings (e.g., 3890AS000752-01, 3890AS001309-01, 3890AS000280-01) and referenced specifications. The contractor is solely responsible for providing any necessary manufacturing aids.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Delivery Order against BOA N0038323GSX01
- Set-Aside: None
- Proposal Due: July 9, 2026, by 6:00 PM Z
- Published: May 22, 2026
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: Only companies with prior engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command are eligible. Unapproved companies may submit a Source Approval Request by the closing date, including detailed configuration drawings, process sheets, past delivery documentation, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required for one unit of CAGE 30003, Part Number 3890AS001309-01, Revision M. The contractor must notify the PCO 14 days prior to testing and submit a test report within 15 days. A waiver of FAT may be granted for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles within three years, using the same production location, and without prior Material Review Board disposition or waiver/deviation.
- Quality Assurance: Companies performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) must be NADCAP accredited or ISO 17025 accredited. A 100% Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) mandatory inspection is required at the source. Critical characteristics require 100% inspection, while major and minor characteristics will follow a QAR-approved sampling plan. Special inspections include Magnetic Particle, Surface, and Penetrant Inspection. All ALRE CSI/CAI manufacturing and inspection records must be maintained for seven years.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Amendments
This solicitation has undergone several amendments:
- The proposal due date was most recently updated to July 9, 2026.
- The quantity for CLIN 0001 was updated to 12 each.
- CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 were removed.
- NIINs 016216703, 016216794, and 016451236 were added.
- FAR Overhaul clause 52.222-90 has been incorporated.