PLATE
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 (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support) is soliciting quotes for a PLATE (PN: 414A3810-21), a commercial item specifically for the P8 aircraft. This is a Solicitation for a commercial product procurement. Quotes are due March 12, 2026, by 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the purchase of a specific commercial item, PN: 414A3810-21, intended for the P8 aircraft. Key requirements and conditions include:
- Engineering Change Management: The contractor must provide notification to the government of all proposed engineering changes that affect components managed under this contract. No changes are permitted without written authorization from the government if they impact interchangeability, performance, weight, safety, reliability, service life, fit, form, function, maintainability, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, or require part re-identification.
- Documentation: Change notifications must include, at a minimum, the affected part number(s) and a required approval date. The contractor shall also make available any commercially available change documentation, such as Service Bulletins or Original Equipment Manufacturer Product Line Change Notifications.
- Deliveries: Early and incremental deliveries are accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for commercial item procurement.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 10, 2026.
Evaluation
Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the "EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEV 2026-O0028)(FEB 2026))" clause, as detailed in the full solicitation document.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be emailed to Dylan.e.payne.civ@us.navy.mil. Contractual documents are considered issued by the Government when deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods, such as email.