53--SCREW,EXTERNALLY RE

The contract involves the procurement of seven units of an externally retained screw (NSN 0Q-5305-017214839-SX, part number 4132-M10-F05) intended for support equipment related to aircraft. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia plans to source this item exclusively from The Boeing Company, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only known supplier. The government lacks the rights to data that would enable purchasing this part from alternative sources, justifying the sole source acquisition under applicable federal regulations. The contract period is set for one year, with delivery FOB origin, and the procurement will comply with relevant Buy American clauses and UID requirements. This effort is regulated under FAR Part 15 procedures, excluding commercial item acquisition policies in FAR Part 12. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals within 45 days of the synopsis publication; however, the government intends to negotiate only with the identified sole source unless exceptional circumstances arise. A Source Approval Request (SAR) from other manufacturers is allowed but will not delay the procurement process. The solicitation is expected to be issued on June 10, 2026, with responses due by July 9, 2026, and the anticipated award date on July 24, 2026. All submissions and communications will be conducted electronically, and inquiries should be directed to the designated contracting officer via email. This procurement is not set aside for small businesses, and no telephone or mailed requests for solicitation documents will be accommodated.