16--GRIP ASSEMBLY,PILOT
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 has issued an amendment to a solicitation for a GRIP ASSEMBLY, PILOT (NSN: 1RD 1680 016891138 H5, Part No: 06400-01840-104). This amendment updates the required quantity from three to one unit. The requirement is for a sole source award under an established Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). Responses are due April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of one GRIP ASSEMBLY, PILOT. The Government intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis due to a lack of sufficient, accurate, or legible data to contract with other sources. The items are subject to Free Trade Agreements (FAR 52.225-3) and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (FAR 52.225-5).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Quantity: 1 unit (decreased from 3)
- Proposal Due: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source requirement. However, potential new sources must obtain Government Source Approval prior to award. Firms not currently approved must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure (available at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Home/). Offers failing to provide all required source approval data will not be considered.
Additional Notes
All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. For questions, contact Casey Brown at casey.m.brown20.civ@us.navy.mil or 215-697-3752.