99--COVER,GUIDERAIL - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 COVER, GUIDERAIL - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (PSC 1680) for crucial shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems. This is identified as a sole source spares solicitation with General Atomics for a delivery order against an existing BOA. However, the opportunity outlines a rigorous Engineering Source Approval process by the Naval Air Systems Command, allowing other qualified manufacturers to become eligible for award by the closing date. Responses, including Source Approval Requests, are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of critical material, including specific NIINs (016216703, 016216794, 016451236), designated as "Flight Critical" and "ALRE Critical Safety Items." These parts are essential for the operational reliability of shipboard aircraft systems. The solicitation incorporates FAR Overhaul clause 52.222-90.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a Delivery Order against BOA N0038323GSX01
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 18:00 UTC
- Published: May 13, 2026
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: Only companies approved by Naval Air Systems Command are eligible. New manufacturers must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) by the closing date, including configuration drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets.
- Quality Assurance: Requires NADCAP accreditation for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Mandatory 100% inspection for critical characteristics, with sampling plans for major/minor characteristics.
- First Article Testing (FAT): A First Article Test is required for one unit of P/N 3890AS001309-01, Revision M. Contractors must notify the Government 14 days prior to testing and submit a report within 15 days. A waiver for FAT may be granted for offerors with recent, identical production history from the same facility.
- Manufacturing Standards: Markings per MIL-STD-130. Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Data Requirements: Extensive inspection and certification data are required, including variations, specific manufacturing steps (cement spacer, shrink bearing), dimensional, penetrant, magnetic particle inspections, material properties, heat treatment, hardness tests, identification, cleaning, preservation, and packaging. Substitute items require prior approval from NAWCADLKE.
Amendments
Multiple amendments have been issued, including updates to CLIN 0001 quantity (now 12 each), removal of CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004, addition of new NIINs, incorporation of FAR clauses, and extensions to the solicitation closing date, with the latest being June 11, 2026.