SPACER,FLEXIBLE,PIP
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a presolicitation for the procurement of 8 Flexible Pipe Spacers (NSN 1H 4730 012226603 X5). This is intended as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, as the Government does not possess the necessary data rights and deems it uneconomical to acquire them or reverse engineer the part. This notice was published on April 30, 2026, with responses due by May 7, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement, or to submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days of the synopsis publication date (or 30 days if under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement) will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The determination not to compete with this proposed contract based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Qualification Requirements
Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation will identify where additional information regarding qualification requirements can be obtained.
Commercial Items & Data
Based on market research, the Government is not utilizing FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. Nevertheless, interested parties may inform the contracting officer of their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Information regarding Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) or via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Product: Flexible Pipe Spacers (NSN 1H 4730 012226603 X5)
- Quantity: 8 Each
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: May 7, 2026
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Contact: ADELE H.LAMB (ADELE.H.LAMB.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 564-230-2521)