53--NUT
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is issuing a presolicitation for 1,872 units of NSN 1H-5310-016578387-L1 NUTs. This requirement is for a Level 1 item and is intended to be a sole-source acquisition due to the Government not owning the necessary data. All responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 1,872 units of NSN 1H-5310-016578387-L1 NUTs, with TDP VER 003. The items are to be delivered to N50286, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904. This is a Level 1 item and will be acquired from approved sources only. Contracts will be awarded to offerors whose inspection system conforms to MIL-I-45208A or an equivalent certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Information about the MIL-I-45208A requirement can be obtained from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Code N97122.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a proposed sole-source contract action.
- Set-Aside: None specified (intended sole-source under FAR 6.302-1).
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM Z.
- Published: March 31, 2026, at 9:06 PM Z.
Justification & Response
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, citing that it is uneconomical to buy the data, rights, or reverse engineer the part. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is used). Information received will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons 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 and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses (252.225-7036 or 252.225-7021) are included.