USN WBSC Stands
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIR), Lakehurst, NJ, has issued a Presolicitation indicating its intent to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with MTech Aerospace (CAGE Code 6Q237) for Wide Band SATCOM (WBSC) Maintenance Stands and Transport Pallets for the USN P-8A Poseidon Program. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source." Responses from other sources demonstrating capability are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
NAVAIR intends to acquire the following items:
- Two (2) P/N: MT24007001K-001 Wide Band SATCOM (WBSC) Maintenance Stand Assemblies
- Two (2) P/N: MT24007800A-001 Right Hand Transport Pallets
- Eight (8) P/N: MT24007800A-003 Left Hand Transport Pallets
These items are specifically for the United States Navy (USN) P-8A Poseidon Program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended non-competitive negotiation)
- Set-Aside: None specified (non-competitive action)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Intended Awardee: MTech Aerospace (CAGE Code 6Q237)
- Product Service Code: 4920 – Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
- NAICS Code: 333923 – Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
Non-Competitive Justification
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Specifically, FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii)(A) applies, indicating that award to any other source would likely result in substantial duplication of cost not expected to be recovered through competition.
Response Information
This is NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future competition. Inquiries and concerns should be directed to Ms. Alexis Kelly at alexis.r.kelly.civ@us.navy.mil.