Frangibolts, Sole Source Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
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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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to procure Frangibolt Fasteners on a sole source basis from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company. This acquisition is for specific fasteners that the Government has been using since 2024, and no other products are deemed to have the exact fit, form, and function without incurring significant redesign costs and schedule delays. This is an unrestricted procurement. Quotes are due by June 10, 2026, at 1400 EST.
Scope of Work
NUWCDIVNPT requires two types of Frangibolt Fasteners:
- CLIN 0001: Part Number F19155-6-1000-488-0562T, 4.875” Long (Quantity: 33)
- CLIN 0002: Part Number EBAD P/N F19155-6-0625-323-2400T, 3.225” Long (Quantity: 56) Required delivery is FOB Destination Newport, RI, by October 9, 2026, or sooner.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Request for Quote (RFQ) N66604-26-Q-0412
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- CMMC Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self) is required prior to award for information systems processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must provide CMMC unique identifiers (CMMC UIDs) from SPRS.
- Payment: Electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Unique Item Identification: IUID required for delivered items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
Submission & Evaluation
This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes; quotes received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Quotes must include:
- Item prices, shipping costs, and delivery terms.
- Point of contact (phone number and email address), CAGE Code, and UEI number.
- A validity date of no less than 30 days from the due date. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Amy DePaiva at amy.e.depaiva.civ@us.navy.mil by June 10, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Late quotes may not be considered.
Additional Notes
Registration with SAM.gov is required prior to award. Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions apply, including those related to cybersecurity and telecommunications. For questions, contact Amy DePaiva at the provided email.