59--ELECTRONIC COMPONEN
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 Solicitation for Electronic Components (PSC 5998). This procurement is for Flight Critical and ALRE Critical Application Items, with the total quantity recently decreased to 11 units. Proposals are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the acquisition of electronic components classified as Flight Critical and ALRE Critical Application Items. The components must be manufactured, tested, and inspected according to drawing number 3113AS1680-1, Revision T, and all referenced specifications. The material is designated as Critical due to its use in crucial shipboard systems for aircraft launch/recovery, requiring special control procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5998 - Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted)
- Proposal Due: May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: May 11, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
- Quantity: 11 units (decreased from original)
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: Only companies with engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command are eligible. Unapproved companies may submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) by the closing date, including detailed documentation (drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, inspection methods).
- Quality Assurance: Requires 100% PCO mandatory inspection at source under DCMAO QAR surveillance. Critical characteristics require 100% inspection.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Mandatory. Offerors must present one unit of CAGE 30003, Part Number 3113AS1680-1, Revision T. Contractors must notify the contracting officer 14 days prior to testing. A waiver for FAT may be granted for offerors who previously supplied identical, accepted production articles within three years, from the same production location, and provide a certification. Offerors requesting a waiver must submit two prices.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Traceability: Contractor must develop a system for individual piece part traceability without permanent markings.
Additional Notes
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