99--BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT.
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 (NAVSUP WSS), intends to award a sole-source contract for the acquisition of BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT. (NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2). This is a Presolicitation notice under FAR 6.302-1, indicating the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source due to the item's flight-critical nature and proprietary engineering data. Responses from interested parties are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for one (1) unit of BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT. (NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2, REF NR 901-031-111-441), with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by approved sources, along with proprietary data rights, necessitate acquisition from these qualified sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026 (45 days after publication)
- Published: May 5, 2026
Qualification Requirements
The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If not an approved source, interested parties must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) along with their proposal. Offers lacking required source approval data will not be considered.
Additional Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals/capability statements. The Government will consider responses received within 45 days of publication to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, but a determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Award will only be made to offerors meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), but interested parties may identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the WTO Government Procurement Agreement.
Contact: For inquiries, contact Helen I. Carmelo at HELEN.I.CARMELO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (215)697-1138.