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 issuing a presolicitation for the repair/modification of SUPPORT, CYLINDER (NSN 7R-3040-017180678-EY), quantity one (1). This opportunity is subject to Government source approval due to the item being flight critical. While the proposed acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns, it will be solicited as limited competition between The Entwistle Co. LLC and Drafto Inc. for repair of NSN: 7RH 3040 017180678 EY. Responses are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the repair or modification of a single SUPPORT, CYLINDER, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 7R-3040-017180678-EY, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 001. The item is designated as flight critical, necessitating strict adherence to engineering source approval procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, limited competition.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business (specific type to be detailed in solicitation, e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, HBCU/MI).
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.
Qualification & Evaluation
This acquisition requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New or alternate sources must undergo a qualification process in accordance with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Interested parties who are not currently approved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide required source approval data will result in offers not being considered. Award is contingent upon meeting qualification requirements at the time of award (FAR clause 52.209-1).
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS 252.225-7036) and/or World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS 252.225-7021). Military and Federal Specifications can be obtained from DODSSP.