COOLER,LUBRICATING
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 (WSS), is seeking repair services for one unit of COOLER, LUBRICATING (P/N U521251-1, NSN 7RE 2935 008871969 BP) for the country of South Korea. While the Government intends to solicit TRIUMPH THERMAL SYSTEMS INC as a sole source under FAR 6.302-1 due to a lack of data, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements and proposals. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, and facilities to restore the government-owned "COOLER, LUBRICATING" to operational condition. Key requirements include:
- Repair of the specified item.
- Packaging and marking in accordance with Best Standard Commercial Packaging for Overseas Shipment, referencing MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Detailed packaging specifications are provided in the "PACKAGING.pdf" document.
- Material supplied must be mercury-free and free from contamination.
- Compliance with higher-level contract quality requirements, including ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Unique item identification and valuation requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed Price for repair services).
- Set-Aside: None.
- Place of Performance: Forest, OH, United States.
- Period of Performance: Induction for a one-year period from the order date.
Submission & Eligibility
- Proposals Due: March 25, 2026 (extended by Amendment 0001).
- Submission: Interested parties should identify their interest and provide capability statements. Proposals received within 5 days after the original synopsis publication were considered, but the current due date is March 25, 2026.
- Source Approval: Required. The government will not delay award pending new source approval. Unapproved sources must submit information detailed in the NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure for Repair, available at
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupwss/business_opp. - Contact: Sarah L. Mariano, N763.11, sarah.l.austin10.civ@us.navy.mil, 771-229-0507.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals in the traditional sense, but rather an intent to sole source with an opportunity for other qualified sources to demonstrate capability. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering quality assurance, inspection, acceptance, hazardous materials, packaging, shipping, and payment instructions.