NAWCAD WOLF Intent to Sole Source KAPTON Tooling
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 Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract on a sole source basis to Daniels Manufacturing Corporation (DMC) for KAPTON Tooling. This combined synopsis/solicitation (N0042126Q1125) is for specific hand tools and kits. Responses from authorized DMC distributors are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for Kapton Tooling for Organization TW0 FY: 2026. Key items include:
- HD51 Hydraulic Tool Kit (DMC1383)
- DMC Kit Tool Set (Wire Sys Maint Kit) (DMC221MOD1)
- Turret, Tool Kit, AF8/AFM8 (DMC1119)
- One Step Banding Installation Kit (DMC2058A) All items require DoD unique identification (IUID) as per DFARS 252.211-7003.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Delivery By: October 1, 2026
- Destination: NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (with Daniels Manufacturing Corporation)
- Product Service Code: 5180 (Sets, Kits, And Outfits Of Hand Tools)
Eligibility & Submission
The Government intends to sole source this requirement to Daniels Manufacturing Corporation. Vendors must be authorized Daniels Manufacturing Corporation distributors and provide an official Letter of Authorization (LOA) to be considered. Responses, including the vendor's best quote for price and technical acceptability, must be submitted via email to Jaclyn Porter (jaclyn.l.porter.civ@us.navy.mil) by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 17, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to sole source and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by the deadline will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Required information with response includes FOB, shipping cost, IUID labeling cost, Tax ID#, UEID#, Cage Code, Small Business status, Estimated Delivery Date, and Total Amount.