Award Posting for Bow Plane Piston Rod
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 Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF has posted an Award Notice titled "Award Posting for Bow Plane Piston Rod". This notice includes a Total Small Business Set-Aside and details a sole-source procurement for an operational assessment of a High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) No. 1. The award was made to RIX Industries, identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider.
Scope of Work
The awarded work involves an operational assessment of a High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) No. 1. This assessment was justified as a sole-source procurement due to RIX Industries holding proprietary information and technical data for the HPAC, making them the only reasonably available source for this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole-Source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Notice Published: May 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: South Plainfield, NJ
Justification
The procurement was justified as sole-source under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. RIX Industries was identified as the OEM and owner of proprietary information for the HPAC, leading the Contracting Officer to determine that only RIX Industries could fulfill the requirement.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Gabrielle Guerrero at gabrielle.m.guerrero3.civ@us.navy.mil or Andrew Skelley at andrew.m.skelley.civ@us.navy.mil.