99--PLATE

The contract involves the procurement of a single spare part, specifically an F/A-18 aircraft plate (NSN 1R-9999-LLIRLA848-QF, part number 74A305256-2015), with delivery terms FOB origin. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia plans to solicit this procurement on a sole source basis exclusively from The Boeing Company, the original equipment manufacturer and sole supplier of this part. No technical drawings or data are available for this item outside the OEM, which holds exclusive rights and data for its production, preventing other sources from providing this spare. While other capable sources may submit capability statements or proposals, the government intends to negotiate only with Boeing based on authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and related regulations. Any new manufacturers seeking approval to produce the part must submit a Source Approval Request, though the procurement timeline will not be extended pending such approvals. The contract duration is set for one year, and UID and Buy American requirements will apply. The acquisition will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, not those for commercial items under FAR Part 12, reflecting the specialized nature of the part and the sole-source procurement. The solicitation will be posted electronically on NECO, with an expected issue date of January 13, 2026, and a response deadline of February 11, 2026. The anticipated award date is February 26, 2026. Interested parties are invited to express their interest or submit capability statements via email to the designated contracting officer within specified timeframes, though this notice does not constitute a request for competing proposals. The procurement is not a small business set-aside, and all interactions will be conducted electronically with no telephone or hard-copy requests accepted.