5895 - other communication equipment manufacturing

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing communication equipment for F-18 aircraft, specifically NSN 5895-01-591-2256, Part Number 3100201G3, classified under other communication equipment manufacturing. The Naval Supply Systems Command intends to use sole source procurement authority under FAR 6.302-1, meaning they plan to negotiate with only one contractor rather than conduct a competitive bidding process. Interested parties must demonstrate their capabilities and resources to provide labor, materials, and facilities necessary for this procurement. Source approval is required from all potential contractors, and NAVSUP-WSS will not delay contract award while source approval applications are pending. All capability statements and proposals must be submitted by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on October 24, 2025, though this notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to all eligible contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the notice. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 7G20 for IT and Telecom Network Analog Voice Products. Companies without existing source approval must submit comprehensive approval documentation alongside their proposals, with additional guidance available through the NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on the responses received to this market research notice.