15--DOOR,AIRCRAFT
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, intends to award a sole-source contract for a DOOR, AIRCRAFT (NSN 1R-1560-015439902-V2), quantity 1 EA, FOB Origin. This presolicitation is issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing the need for engineering source approval due to the flight-critical nature of the part and proprietary data rights held by approved sources. Unapproved sources must submit qualification information. Responses to this notice are due within 45 days of the publication date (May 5, 2026).
Scope of Work
Acquisition of a specific aircraft door (NSN 1R-1560-015439902-V2, REF NR 901-031-306-147). The requirement mandates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from approved sources. The Government does not have economically available data rights or technical data from these sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed sole-source contract action for supplies.
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source intent under FAR 6.302-1).
- Response Due: Within 45 days of May 5, 2026 (approximately June 19, 2026).
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made only if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Offers from unapproved sources must include detailed information as per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide required data will result in non-consideration.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses are included in the solicitation. Contact HELEN I. CARMELO at HELEN.I.CARMELO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (215)697-1138 for more information.