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 intends to procure a BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT. (NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2, QTY 1 EA) on a sole-source basis. This is a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval, with the Government intending to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Unapproved sources must submit qualification information. Responses from interested parties are due June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one BULKHEAD ASSY,ACFT. (NSN 1R-9999-LLHP5Z561-V2, Reference Number 901-031-111-441). The part is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge are held by approved sources, who retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. An alternate source must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed sole-source contract action for supplies (FAR 6.302-1).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- Response Due: June 19, 2026 (45 days after publication).
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation
The Government will consider all proposals received within 45 days of publication solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures.
Additional Notes
The NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures for Spares and Repair are available online. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) but invites interested persons to 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 and the Buy American Act.