Solicitation N0038323RC442
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, has issued Solicitation N0038323RC442 for the procurement of 74 units of NSN 7R-1720-011581698-VX, an Aircraft Launching Equipment component. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to acquire 74 units of NSN 7R-1720-011581698-VX, Technical Data Package (TDP) VER 032, in accordance with reference number 622559-4, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and flight critical, necessitating engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFP/Sealed Bid)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 13, 2026, 02:00 PM local time
- Original Solicitation Published: August 26, 2025
- Latest Amendment Published: February 10, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Past Performance and Delivery (Lead Time and Capacity), with Past Performance being more important than Delivery. Price is also a significant factor. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offeror based on best value. First Article Approval (Government Testing) is required.
Source Approval Requirements
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this flight critical item have been solicited. Unapproved sources must submit detailed qualification information with their proposal, as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays.