16--NUT

The Department of Defense, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia, plans to procure two units of a specific aircraft nut (NSN 1R-1680-LLF02L138-P8, REF NR BACN11F3-6CM) intended for the P-8 aircraft, FOB origin. This procurement is designated as a sole source effort directed exclusively to The Boeing Company, which is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source capable of providing the required spare parts, as no alternative data or drawings are available. The contract will be awarded based on the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and any other responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, although the government intends to award without competition. The contract duration is set for one year, with UID requirements and Buy American clauses applying. The procurement will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, with the solicitation expected to be issued around April 30, 2025, and responses due by May 30, 2025. The anticipated award date is June 30, 2025. Interested parties must submit their capabilities via email to the designated contracting officer. The process will utilize electronic procedures through NECO, and the solicitation will not be delayed for source approval requests from non-approved manufacturers. This effort is not a small business set-aside, and the government encourages interested entities to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements within the specified response window.