End Seal, Water Separator P/N 268041-1
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst NJ, intends to award a Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Honeywell International Inc. for the sole-source procurement of the End Seal, Water Separator, P/N: 268041-1, NSN: 4920-01-013-2627. This part is critical for the KC-130 Program. This is a notice of intent for a sole-source acquisition, not a request for competitive proposals. Responses challenging the sole-source intent are due by April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Requirement
The End Seal, Water Separator (P/N: 268041-1) is required to perform leakage tests on the Water Separator (P/N: 3311050-1) during operational maintenance of the C-130 aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Acquisition Method: Sole-source, under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source."
- Intended Awardee: Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE: 06848)
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen (15) days after the publication date. Responses should be sent via email to Alexander Buchan at alexander.g.buchan2.civ@us.navy.mil. Content must be limited to 10 pages. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov is mandatory for consideration.
Additional Notes
A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based on responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided is subject to change and does not bind the Government to solicit for an award.