99--HARNESS ASSY
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 Presolicitation for a Harness Assembly (NSN 1R-9999-LLONJD539-ZR). This is a sole-source acquisition for a flight-critical item, requiring engineering source approval. Unapproved sources must submit detailed qualification information. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Harness Assembly, Reference Number 449-076-004-103, with delivery FOB Origin. This part is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources retain data rights and manufacturing knowledge not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a proposed sole-source contract action (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to negotiate with only one source. Responses from responsible sources will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Award will be made only if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award (FAR clause 52.209-1). Failure to provide required source approval data will result in offers not being considered.
Additional Notes
Information on source approval is available in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares and Repair links provided in the original notice). If a source approval request is currently under evaluation, a copy of the cover letter should be submitted. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), but 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 World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement clauses.