48--STEM SUBASSEMBLY
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 Mech, intends to award a sole-source contract for STEM SUBASSEMBLY (NSN 1H-4820-014707004). This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the Government not owning the necessary data/rights and the uneconomical nature of acquiring them or reverse engineering the part. While a competitive solicitation is not planned, all proposals received within 45 days of the notice publication will be considered.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for six (6) units of the STEM SUBASSEMBLY, identified by NSN 1H-4820-014707004, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 002, and Reference Number 4D10616-001. Delivery is FOB Origin. The product service code is 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Proposals Considered Until: May 10, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Due: April 10, 2026 (15 days from publication)
Evaluation
The Government will consider proposals received within the 45-day window. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Award is contingent upon the offeror, product, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
The Government has determined it is uneconomical to acquire the data/rights or reverse engineer the part. The acquisition is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS 252.225-7036) and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS 252.225-7021) if relevant clauses are included in the solicitation. Contact HELEN I. CARMELO at HELEN.I.CARMELO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (215)697-0000 for additional information.