53--RIVET,SOLID
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, has issued a Presolicitation Notice of Intent for the sole source procurement of Solid Rivets (NSN 1R-5320-017256163-P8). The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability to respond. System responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 1,500 each of Solid Rivets, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1R-5320-017256163-P8 and Reference Number AF904B-5E-5. Delivery is FOB Origin. Early and incremental deliveries are accepted and preferred.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sole Source Notice of Intent (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None
- System Response Due: May 18, 2026
- Response Windows (from publication date May 15, 2026):
- Commercial item interest: within 15 days (by May 30, 2026)
- General capability statements/proposals: within 45 days (by June 29, 2026) or 30 days if BOA (by June 14, 2026)
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Department/Office: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Key Information for Vendors
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days (or 30 days if an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is involved) from the publication date will be considered. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, faxed, or sent via electronic commerce (e.g., email). Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). For documents not available online, contact the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179. Primary Contact: CAROLYN A. CLARK, N791.15, email: CAROLYN.A.CLARK30.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, phone: (215)697-1073.