99--LOCATOR PIN 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, intends to award a sole-source contract for Locator Pin Assemblies (NSN 1R-9999-LLF02N446-SX). This presolicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to insufficient data for competitive procurement and the item's flight-critical nature requiring Government source approval. Interested parties must submit proposals or capability statements within 45 days of publication (by June 1, 2026) to be considered.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for two (2) Locator Pin Assemblies (NSN 1R-9999-LLF02N446-SX, REF NR 449-240-005-159), with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight-critical, necessitating Government source approval prior to contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1
- Item: Locator Pin Assembly (NSN 1R-9999-LLF02N446-SX)
- Quantity: 2 EA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 1, 2026 (for proposals/capability statements from interested parties)
- Commercial Item Interest Due: Within 15 days of May 5, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this flight-critical item have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed information for approval, as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). The time required for new source approval is significant, and award may proceed without delay if approval cannot be processed in time to meet Government requirements. Offers failing to provide all required source approval data will not be considered.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice. This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and the Buy American Act, depending on the clauses included in the solicitation.
Contact: JAKE KUCOWSKI, N731.52, JAKE.KUCOWSKI.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, (215)679-2012.