Wire Rope
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, NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV, has awarded a sole source contract to WireCo World Group Inc. for the procurement of 24 reels of 1-7/16th diameter Wire Rope. This urgent acquisition is critical for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery program, specifically for Cross Deck Pendent (CDP) assemblies, to prevent serious impact on warfighter missions during Operation Epic Fury.
Scope of Work
This contract procures 24 reels of 1-7/16th diameter Wire Rope, with each reel containing 3,125 feet. The wire rope must be manufactured in accordance with Government drawing package A92791, Revision 46, NAWCADLKE-MISC-482400-0036, Revision E, and TDR 25-17018. This specialized wire rope is integral to the manufacture of Cross Deck Pendent (CDP) assemblies used by the U.S. Air Force for aircraft arrestment.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Award (Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Awardee: WireCo World Group Inc.
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
- Product/Service Code: 4010 - Chain And Wire Rope
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source justification)
- Required Delivery Date: April 30, 2026
- Estimated Delivery: Anticipated after contract award
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the J&A, but broken down by "Other Procurement, Navy" and "Total" with placeholder values.
Rationale for Sole Source
The sole source award was justified due to unusual and compelling urgency. An immediate, non-competitive award was required to prevent a serious impact on the warfighter's ability to perform their mission during Operation Epic Fury. Delays in supplying these components would lead to the degradation of CDPs, potentially resulting in the loss of aircraft or life. Pursuing competition was deemed not feasible due to unacceptable schedule delays, as establishing a new source would add an estimated 18 months to the delivery schedule and incur duplication of costs. Only WireCo World Group Inc. could meet the urgent requirements.
Efforts to Promote Future Competition
For requirements beyond this emergent need, NAWCAD PMD will pursue alternate solutions as practicable to remove barriers to future competition. The proposed contract was not synopsized on SAM.gov due to the FAR 5.101(b)(2) exception for urgent and critical timelines. Limited market research was conducted to identify vendors who could meet the urgent requirements.