16--POD EXHAUST COVER
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's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support office has issued a Presolicitation for a POD EXHAUST COVER (NSN 1R-1680-LLF02N788-P8), quantity 1 EA, FOB Origin. This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, targeting previously approved sources due to the item's flight-critical nature and/or insufficient technical data for full and open competition. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf POD EXHAUST COVER. This item is designated as flight critical, necessitating Government source approval prior to contract award. Commercial item descriptions, vendor catalogs, or price lists may apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Response Due: June 8, 2026
Source Approval & Response Requirements
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) along with their proposal. If a source approval request is currently under evaluation, a copy of the cover letter forwarding the request must be submitted. Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Information
While the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and Buy American Act provisions if relevant DFARS clauses are included in the solicitation.