F/A-18 Repair 5 year LTC
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 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Philadelphia intends to award a 5-year Long Term Contract (LTC) for the evaluation, repair, and modification of various F/A-18 aircraft components. The government plans to sole source this effort to the Canadian Commercial Corporation (Cage 98247) under FAR 6.302-1, citing a lack of necessary repair data. Despite the sole source intent, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and provide capability statements or proposals within 15 days of the notice's publication. Source Approval is required for all potential bidders.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires contractors to furnish labor, material, and facilities for the evaluation, repair, and/or modification of specified National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) critical to F/A-18 aircraft support. An accompanying document, 'Exhibit A', provides a detailed list of these parts, including nomenclature (e.g., ARM ASSEMBLY, TORQUE), estimated quantities over a five-year period (YR-1 to YR-5), unit prices, and Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) days. This exhibit is crucial for understanding the potential volume and specific components involved.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: 5-year Long Term Contract (LTC)
- Solicitation Method: Sole source negotiation under FAR 6.302-1, utilizing FAR Part 15 procedures.
- Set-Aside: None (intent to sole source)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026 (15 days from February 17, 2026)
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Ajax, CA-ON, Canada (associated with the intended sole source contractor)
Evaluation & Eligibility
This notice is an intent to sole source and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals or capability statements received within the 15-day period will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses is solely at its discretion. Source Approval is mandatory. NAVSUP WSS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. If a firm is not an approved source, they must submit the information detailed in the NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure for Repair along with their proposal.
Additional Notes
Further information regarding the submission of a Source Approval Request package can be obtained by contacting the designated Point of Contact (POC), Timika Nicholson, via email at timika.d.nicholson.civ@us.navy.mil.