Wire Support Springs
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 Lakehurst, NJ has published a Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of Wire Support Springs. The Navy intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Parts Life, Inc. for the manufacture, testing, and inspection of twenty (20) critical application wire support springs. This notice is to determine if other responsible sources can meet the requirement. Responses are due by November 4, 2025, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture, testing, and inspection of twenty (20) wire support springs, specifically 10 Wire Support (Material Composite 5160 Alloy) and 10 Wire Support (Material Composite 6150 Alloy). These items must be produced in accordance with Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) drawings XP402111-3 and XP402111-3-4, respectively, to support the L2 Recovery CVN program. The wire support springs are designated as Critical Application Items (CAIs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (intended award)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- NAICS: 332613, Spring Manufacturing
- Authority: 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1 (Sole Responsible Source)
- Response Due: November 4, 2025, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: October 20, 2025
Evaluation
The Government intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to Parts Life, Inc., as they are currently qualified to provide these Critical Application Items and are deemed the only company that can meet the agency's immediate need. This notice is not a request for proposals. However, all responsible sources are encouraged to submit written information demonstrating their capability to satisfy the requirement, which will be used to determine whether a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) but invites responses from sources capable of providing commercial items within 15 days of this notice. The Government is not obligated to pay for information received, and the decision to not open the requirement to competition remains at the Government's discretion. No telephone responses will be accepted.