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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 issuing a Solicitation for a spares procurement of a commercial item for the P8 aircraft. The Government intends to make a single award through competitive procedures. Quotes are due February 5, 2026, by 04:30 EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of commercial item spares for the P8 aircraft. The awarded contractor will be required to 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 for any modification impacting interchangeability, performance, weight, safety, reliability, service life, fit, form, function, maintainability, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, or requiring part re-identification. Change notifications must include affected part numbers and a required approval date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Commercial Item Procurement), single award, competitive procedures.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 04:30 EST.
- Published: January 6, 2026.
- Contact: Mackenzie Cannataro (mackenzie.cannataro.civ@us.navy.mil)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the eligible, responsible quoter whose quote is technically acceptable and determined most advantageous to the Government, with price and delivery being key considerations. If only one acceptable quote is received, competitive procedures may shift to sole source negotiations. Early and incremental deliveries are accepted.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be emailed to mackenzie.cannataro.civ@us.navy.mil. Late quotes will not be considered. Contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods, such as email.