N0038326Y276N
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 (Department of the Navy) is issuing a Presolicitation for a 5-year Long Term Contract (LTC) to provide repair support for H-1 Aircraft electronic modules. The government intends to award this as a sole-source contract to Thales Defense & Security Inc., citing them as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only known source. Interested parties may submit capabilities to challenge this sole-source determination.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers repair support for various National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) specific to the H-1 platform. An attached Exhibit 'A' will detail the nomenclature, NIINs, part numbers, and estimated yearly quantities (MIN/TRGT/MAX) for these items. Universal Identification (UID) and Buy American Clauses will apply to this procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: 5-year Long Term Contract (LTC)
- Procurement Strategy: Sole-source under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1.
- Set-Aside: Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Synopsis Published: January 22, 2026
- Interest/Capability Response Due: Within 15 days of the synopsis publication (approx. February 6, 2026)
- Approximate Solicitation Issue Date: February 6, 2026
- Approximate Solicitation Response/Closing Date: March 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Clarksburg, MD, United States
- Product Service Code: 5963 (Electronic Modules)
- FAR Part 12: Procurement is NOT using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items).
Eligibility & Submission
While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, any proposals received within 45 days of the synopsis publication will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement can be conducted. Firms not currently approved to manufacture the required material must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR); however, the procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval. Interested organizations should identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item by emailing Brittany Kirkegard.
Additional Notes
No drawings or data are available, and the government does not own the data or rights to purchase the parts from additional sources. No telephone requests or hard copies will be mailed.