16--DRIVE LINK BEARING, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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 DRIVE LINK BEARING, NSN 7R-1680-016768849-V2, quantity 35 EA, for repair/modification. The Government intends to award this requirement on a sole-source basis due to critical engineering source approval requirements for this flight-critical item.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for DRIVE LINK BEARING, NSN 7R-1680-016768849-V2, quantity 35 EA, with delivery FOB Origin. The part is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, with data rights not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026
- Published: May 4, 2026
Qualification Requirements
Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Interested parties who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares/Repair links provided in the description). Failure to provide all required data will result in offers not being considered. Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award, as the item is flight critical.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) from the publication date will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government will not use FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation.