N0016426RLL11 – SOLE SOURCE - New and Repair of the MK-82 Director Long Life Gyroscope (Peanut Gyro)
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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 Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the overhaul and new manufacture of MK-82 Director Long Life Gyroscopes (Peanut Gyros). This requirement, valued at an estimated $9.9M over a five-year ordering period, is for the Gyro Block Assembly (GBA) of the MK-82 Guided Missile Director, serving both US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The intended awardee is U.S. Dynamics Corporation of Amityville, NY, identified as the only approved source.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the overhaul and new manufacture of the long life gyroscope (also known as the peanut gyroscope), specifically NSN 6615-01-063-7235, Part Number (P/N) 7517308. These gyroscopes are critical components for the Gyro Block Assembly (GBA) of the MK-82 Guided Missile Director.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ
- Duration: Five (5) year ordering period
- Value: Estimated total $9.9M
- Competition: Sole Source (Other Than Full and Open Competition) under FAR 6.302-1
- Response Due: June 3, 2026 (for capability statements/expressions of interest)
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Agency: Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Dept Of The Navy
Key Requirements & Notes
This is a notice of intent, not a request for proposals. The Government intends to negotiate with U.S. Dynamics Corporation as the sole approved source per Distribution D Drawing. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals for consideration. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination, with Inspection and Acceptance at destination. Data deliverables will be in accordance with DD 1423s. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The technical data package may contain export-controlled information, requiring Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification (DD Form 2345) for access.
Contact Information
- Primary POC: Aunaka Wasil (aunaka.l.wasil.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-381-1289)
- Contracting Officer: Seth Taylor (seth.t.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-381-5817)