FMS Repair of NIIN 014876172/ COUPLER,ANTENNA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Notice of Intent to Solicit Sole Source for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) repair of COUPLER, ANTENNA (NIIN 014876172, P/N 74D765037-1002), which supports F-18 aircraft. The Government intends to award this contract to THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGE: 0PXV4) due to a lack of sufficient, accurate, or legible data to procure from other sources. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements. Responses are due by January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the repair of specific antenna couplers for F-18 aircraft. The Government has identified a sole source for this requirement, indicating a specialized need where alternative sources are not currently viable due to data limitations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed Sole-Source Contract Action (FAR 6.302-1) for supplies.
- Set-Aside: Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: January 29, 2026 (15 days from the notice publication date of January 14, 2026).
- Published: January 14, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider proposals, quotations, or capability statements received from interested parties within 15 days of the notice. A determination not to compete remains at the Government's discretion. Award will only be made if the offeror, product, or service meets qualification requirements at the time of award, as per FAR clause 52.209-1. Source Approval is required, and the award will not be delayed for this process.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- Electronic procedures will be used for all communications; no telephone requests or hard copies will be mailed.
- Submit capabilities and qualifications via email to Jessica T. Grzywna at JESSICA.GRZYWNA@NAVY.MIL.
- Additional information regarding Source Approval can be found at:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupwss/business_opp.