16--NRP,MLG SIDE BRACE, 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 Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) has issued a presolicitation with an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source for the repair/modification of NRP, MLG SIDE BRACE (NSN 7R-1680-016176844-QF). This action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1 due to engineering source approval requirements for this flight-critical item. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability by July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the repair/modification of three (3) units of the NRP, MLG SIDE BRACE, NSN 7R-1680-016176844-QF. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources, along with proprietary data rights, necessitate acquisition from approved sources. The item is designated as flight critical, and available technical data is not deemed adequate for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified; restricted to Government-approved sources.
- Response Due: July 13, 2026 (for identifying interest/capability)
- Published: May 28, 2026
- Commercial Item Interest: Within 15 days of notice (approx. June 12, 2026)
Source Approval & Qualification
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays. If not an approved source, interested parties must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide all required data will not be considered. Award is contingent upon the offeror, product, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements at the time of award (FAR 52.209-1).
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government's decision not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is at its sole discretion. The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this solicitation.