17--AIR-FLASK
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) is soliciting proposals for new manufacture spare parts, specifically AIR-FLASK (Product/Service Code 1710 - Aircraft Landing Equipment). This procurement is for critical material essential for shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems. The solicitation uses competitive procedures, with proposals due by April 28, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing new manufacture spare parts designated as critical material, where incorrect or defective items could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, vital shipboard systems, or aircraft. Special control procedures are invoked to ensure correct material receipt. Articles must be manufactured, tested, and inspected according to drawing number 509549 (80020), Revision NAWCAD LAKEHURST DRAWING PACKAGE, and all referenced specifications. Contractors are solely responsible for providing any necessary manufacturing aids. Government source inspection is required, and MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a bilateral award, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
- Set-Aside: None specified; this is a limited competition due to Source Approval requirements.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
- Proposal Validity: Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days.
- Delivery: Accelerated delivery is encouraged and accepted. All freight is FOB Origin.
Evaluation Criteria
Offers will be evaluated based on:
- Lead time
- Price (firm fixed price per CLIN; tiered pricing will not be accepted)
- Past performance
- Capacity
Submission Requirements
Quotes must include unit price, extended price, lead time, and quote expiration date. Source Approval is mandatory for this National Stock Number (NSN). Firms not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR); however, this procurement will not be delayed awaiting SAR approval. For offerors who are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), a letter or official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status is required for traceability. Quotes should be emailed to the contact provided.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Helen Carmelo at Helen.i.carmelo.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 2156971138.