What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is buying aircraft landing jacks, with a quantity of 147, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement suits small businesses, particularly those already approved to manufacture this material, as the government does not own the data or rights to the data needed to purchase from additional sources. Since this is a presolicitation notice, small businesses should track the opportunity as the solicitation will be posted electronically, allowing them to prepare for a potential bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
NSN 1R-1730-005402343-SX, REF NR A5-1HC, QTY 147 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia intends to solicit on a competitive basis with Columbus Jack Corporation (00994), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (78286), DUTCH VALLEY SUPPLY CO (31068), Sunbelt Design & Development Inc (0FC01), TRONAIR (59603) and R.E Atckison Co. Inc (05060) for the purchase of a supply. One-hundred forty-seven (147) Purchase of NSN: 1RW 1730 005402343 SX, P/N: A5-1HC, JACK, AIRCRAFT LANDI. There are no drawings/data available. This source is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source for providing repair support of the above part. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Source Approval Statement applies to this NSN. The approved sources for this material are listed above and it is expected that award will be made to this firm. Any firm which is not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request, SAR. This procurement will not be delayed to wait for a SAR approval. NAICS CODE: 336413 PSC: 1730 UID: UID requirements will apply. Buy American Clauses will apply and will be posted in the solicitation. The Government intends to acquire these supplies using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 15. Based upon market research, the Government is NOT using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item WITHIN 15 days of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 30 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. RFP/Solicitation will be posted to NECO. The approximate issue date for the Solicitation/RFP will be 9 March 2026 with an approximate response/closing date of 6 April 2026. No telephone requests will be honored and no hard copies will be mailed out. Anticipated award date is 30 April 2026. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort by email Jason Sklencar, Jason.sklencar@navy.mil/
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.