16--BOTTLE/CONTAINER AS, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a presolicitation for the acquisition and repair of NSN 7R-1680-016106528-E7, BOTTLE/CONTAINER AS, with a quantity of 14 EA. This is a proposed single-source contract action under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item's flight-critical nature and the requirement for engineering source approval. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, but new sources may submit proposals for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition/repair of NSN 7R-1680-016106528-E7. This part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. The item is flight critical, and the technical data available is not deemed adequate for full and open competition. Delivery is FOB Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed single-source contract action (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified; restricted to approved sources
- Response Window: Proposals from new sources will be considered if received within 45 days of the publication date (May 6, 2026). The Government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.
- Published: May 6, 2026
Qualification & Evaluation
Government source approval is required prior to contract award. Unapproved sources must submit detailed qualification information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares or Repair, available on the NAVSUP website). Offers lacking the required source approval data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. Award is contingent upon the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and Buy American Act clauses (DFARS 252.225-7036 or 252.225-7021). Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online.