1420-01-298-7582 5W83 VLA THRUST VECTOR CONTROL (TVC); 1377-01-299-7838 VH07 VLA

The contract pertains to the procurement of two specialized defense components: the 5W83 VLA Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system and the VH07 VLA Rocket Motor, with quantities up to 44 units each. The procurement is being conducted as an 8(a) sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302, with the Navy intending to award to a single responsible source, though all responsive offerors may submit capability statements for consideration. The items are classified as explosives, triggering mandatory pre-award safety surveys and strict compliance with DFARS 252.223-7002 for safety, security, and transportation. Technical data is restricted to paper copies only, with no electronic distribution permitted, and all acknowledgment of amendments must be submitted physically via signed documentation. Delivery terms specify FOB Origin for deliverables, while FAT, LAT, and CDRLs are FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance expected at the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, extending the closing date to March 31, 2026, after removing option quantities for the TVC component previously structured in tiered increments. Although the contract does not include pricing data, estimated value, or specified evaluation factors, it mandates compliance with explosive handling protocols and prohibits the use of commercial item acquisition policies under Part 12. No COR or COTR contact information is provided, and all administrative actions including submissions, acknowledgments, and inspections are managed through the Contracting Officer at NAVSUP in Mechanicsburg, requiring physical signature and correspondence with no electronic alternatives accepted.