30--SUPPORT,CYLINDER, 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, is seeking proposals for the repair and modification of Support Cylinders (P/N 3491AS0504-4, Retractable Sheave Assembly). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) used in crucial shipboard aircraft launch/recovery systems. Proposals are due May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair and modification of Support Cylinders, Retractable Sheave Assembly (P/N 3491AS0504-4). These components are classified as Flight Critical and Critical Safety Items (CSI), requiring strict adherence to engineering source approval and quality assurance procedures. Key requirements include:
- Repair procedures subject to NAWCADLKE engineering review and approval.
- Mandatory interim inspections at the contractor's location for specific processes (e.g., magnetic particle inspection, dimensional inspection).
- Certification and marking of ALRE CSI parts with a Material Identification Code (MIC).
- Contractor assistance for inspections, providing facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Compliance with MIL-STD-130 for markings and IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
- Extensive Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, including NAWCADLKE surveillance, 100% inspection for critical characteristics, and NADCAP accredited NDT for methods like MT, PT, UT, RT, and VT.
- Mandatory 100% Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) inspection at source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Repair/Modification
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 3040 - Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment
- Proposal Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Proposal Validity: Minimum 120 days
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on competitive procedures, with evaluation considering:
- Non-price factors: Capacity, delivery, and past performance. These are more important than price when combined.
- Price: Firm fixed-price unit pricing is required; tiered pricing will not be accepted.
- Source Approval: Government Source Approval is mandatory. Only previously approved sources (DRAFTCO INCORPORATED and THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY are listed as expected awardees) or new sources that submit comprehensive source approval data by the closing date will be considered. Failure to provide required source approval data will result in non-consideration.
- If only one offer is received, competitive procedures will shift to sole source negotiations.
Additional Notes
This is a limited competition due to the source approval requirement. New manufacturers may require a pre-award survey and post-award conference. The material's critical nature necessitates special control procedures to prevent failure in shipboard systems. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic commerce.