16--TUBE, DRAIN
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is planning a sole-source procurement for a spare aircraft tube drain, NSN 1R-1680-LLF02M322-P8, to support P-8 aircraft. The requirement is for one each of part number 9627T18, with delivery FOB origin, and the government states that no drawings or technical data are available for alternate sourcing. The procurement is based on the OEM source, McMaster-Carr Supply Co., and the notice emphasizes that source approval applies, UID requirements and Buy American clauses will apply, and the acquisition will use FAR Part 15 rather than FAR Part 12. Electronic solicitation procedures will be used through NECO, with the solicitation expected around 21 May 2026, the closing date around 21 June 2026, and anticipated award on 21 August 2026. Interested firms may submit capability information by email within 15 days of the notice, and proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered.