FMS REPAIR REQUIREMENT FOR THE COUNTRY OF KUWAIT NIIN: 200118711 I P/N: 152505-1
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
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia, part of the Department of the Navy, is conducting market research and soliciting responses for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) repair services for the Country of Kuwait. This requirement is for the repair of BEACON, DISTRESS items (NSN: 5821-20-011-8711, P/N: 152505-1) used on the F-18 aircraft. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.103-1 (Sole Source). Responses are due by June 04, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The effort requires furnishing labor, material, and facilities to provide repairs for the specified BEACON, DISTRESS items. Key requirements include:
- Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): 180 days after receipt of asset.
- Packaging and Marking: Must comply with "BEST STANDARD COMMERCIAL PACKAGING FOR OVERSEAS SHIPMENT."
- Quality Standards: Government Source Inspection is required, items must be "Mercury Free," and compliance with higher-level quality standards, including ISO 9001, is mandatory.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID): Required for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, or as otherwise specified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Repair Contract (implied)
- Period of Performance: 1-year induction period after the date of award.
- Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside).
- Response Due: June 04, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 06, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Johnstown, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for market research and intent to solicit sole source; it is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements. Responses received by the deadline will be considered.
Source Approval is required. NAVSUP WSS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. If not an approved source, detailed information from the NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure for Repair must be submitted with the proposal. Additional information for Source Approval Request packages is available at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Hayden Young at hayden.j.young3.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-0610.