30--SUPPORT,CYLINDER, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

SOL #: N0038326QLA56Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment (3040)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/921a62c56ec347b89882c9706f20a5b1/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 25, 2025

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 9, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 soliciting proposals for the repair/modification of Support Cylinders (NSN 3040). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing) for a critical flight item. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the repair and modification of Support Cylinders, classified as Flight Critical and a Critical Safety Item (CSI). The work must adhere to drawing 3491AS0504, Revision NAWCADLKE DRAWING PACKAGE, and MIL-STD-130 for markings. Key requirements include:

Repair procedures subject to NAWCADLKE engineering review and approval.
Mandatory interim and final inspections, with contractor assistance required.
Strict quality assurance, including 100% inspection for critical characteristics and NADCAP accreditation for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation for repair services (Firm Fixed Price per CLIN).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
NAICS: 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing).
Proposal Due: June 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
Published: May 14, 2026.
Proposal Validity: Minimum 120 days.

Evaluation & Award

Offers will be evaluated based on non-price factors (capacity, delivery, past performance), which are more important than price. Proposals must include both non-price factors and price in one document. Government Source Approval is required due to insufficient data to contract with other than current sources. This is a limited competition; approved sources are DRAFTCO INCORPORATED (1M994) and THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY (20722), and award is expected to be made to one of these firms.

Key Requirements

Companies not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) by the solicitation closing date. The SAR must include:

Copies of complete configuration drawings and test procedures for similar items produced within the last three years.
Complete process/operation sheets, noting subcontractor work.
Copies of purchase orders and shipping documents for production quantities.
Detailed comparative analysis of differences/similarities between similar parts and the part seeking approval.
Copies of inspection method sheets. These requirements are a subset of the ASO Source Approval Information Brochure (January 1995). Pre-award surveys and post-award conferences may be required for new manufacturers.