17--SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY
ID: N0038323RC442Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA

PSC

AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING EQUIPMENT (1720)

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https://sam.gov/opp/299b727491474283b38f4e05f20e5f9e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a critical safety item (CSI) used in shipboard aircraft launch and recovery systems, identified by NSN 7R-1720-011581698-VX. This solicitation requires engineering source approval due to the flight-critical nature of the item, necessitating that only approved sources may submit proposals, which must include detailed technical data and compliance with stringent quality assurance and inspection requirements. The contract is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), emphasizing the importance of timely delivery and adherence to specific packaging and shipping instructions. Interested parties should note that the solicitation close date has been extended to December 10, 2025, and must direct inquiries to Timika Nicholson at (215) 697-2582 or via email at TIMIKA.D.NICHOLSON.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.

    Point(s) of Contact
    EMILY G. MCNEILL, N793.03, PHONE (215)697-2767, FAX (215)697-2436, EMAIL EMILY.MCNEILL@NAVY.MIL
    EMILY.MCNEILL@NAVY.MIL
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    amendment 0001.pdf
    This amendment extends the solicitation close date for a government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP to November 10, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    amendment 0002.pdf
    This amendment extends the solicitation close date to December 10, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This adjustment primarily serves to modify the timeline for submissions within a government procurement process.
    Solicitation N0038323RC442.pdf
    This government solicitation outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a critical safety item (CSI) used in shipboard aircraft launch/recovery systems. The contract is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and emphasizes stringent quality assurance, inspection, and testing requirements, including First Article Approval by the Government. Offerors must adhere to detailed specifications for manufacturing, configuration management, and hazardous material handling. Special attention is given to packaging, marking, and the use of reusable containers, with specific instructions for domestic, overseas, and hazardous material shipments. The document also includes clauses for small business programs, reporting executive compensation, and safeguarding defense information.
    Synopsis_22355-0012.pdf
    NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia plans to competitively solicit a procurement for spare parts related to a Shuttle Assembly for an aircraft. The approved manufacturers are THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY and INDUSTRIAL MARINE INC., and firms not already approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to be considered. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 336413 and falls within the PSC of 1720. The contract duration is set for one year and adheres to UID and Buy American requirements. By decision, the government will not follow the FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items and expects interested vendors to demonstrate their capabilities within 15 days. The solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside and will be conducted electronically, with all submissions directed to the designated contact via email, as hard copies and phone requests will not be accepted. The intention is to award the contract to one of the pre-approved companies unless stated otherwise by other interested parties.
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