99--PLATE,STRUCTURAL,AI
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, has issued a Presolicitation for a Structural Plate (NSN 1R-9999-LLCFPF140-V2). This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as the item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval. The Government intends to negotiate with only previously approved sources. However, other responsible sources may submit statements of interest and capability.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Structural Plate (NSN 1R-9999-LLCFPF140-V2). This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from approved sources. The approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 9999 (Miscellaneous Items)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 4, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: March 18, 2026
Source Approval & Submission Requirements
This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If not an approved source, interested parties must submit information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide required data will not be considered. The time required for new source approval may preclude award if it delays meeting Government requirements.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). However, interested persons 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 the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses are included in the solicitation. Information received from this notice will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.