P-8A Wheel Bearing Installation and Removal Tooling Kits
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 47QSWC26N0001
- Agency
-
Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Jacksonville, Florida 32212, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice on behalf of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to identify qualified contractors capable of supplying P-8A Wheel Bearing Installation and Removal Tooling Kits for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program 290. These commercial items are intended for delivery to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. Interested vendors must submit a three-page capability statement addressing the government's objectives, including understanding vendor interest, identifying potential implementation issues, and demonstrating the ability to provide a total solution. The government plans to conduct noncompetitive negotiations under 41 U.S.C. 1901 with a single source, with Safran Landing Systems identified as the intended contractor. Responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer April McNellie at april.mcnellie@gsa.gov by December 3, 2025, and should not include pricing information.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a market research initiative rather than a formal solicitation. Safran Landing Systems is the identified incumbent and intended award recipient, though the government is seeking additional qualified sources to support its market research efforts. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this Sources Sought notice. The technical specifications include nine part-numbered tools and components such as Bearing Cup Removal Tools and Wheel Assembly Sets, though final specifications may vary from those described. Responses to this notice will be used for planning purposes only and do not guarantee the issuance of a formal Request for Quote or contract award.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT
47QSWC26N0001
P-8A Wheel Bearing Installation and Removal Tooling Kits
1.0 Purpose/Scope
This Presolicitation Notice is to seek additional sources and notify industry of the Government’s intent to negotiate with only one source for the procurement of P-8A Wheel Bearing Installation and Removal Tooling Kits for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program 290 (PMA-290) to be delivered to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. The P-8A Wheel Bearing Installation and Removal Tooling Kits are considered to be commercial items. The intended source is Safran Landing Systems. The Government is pursuing a non-competitive action under the authority 41 U.S.C. 1901.
As part of its market research, the General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of its customer, is issuing this Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of performing the requirement as described. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in any Request for Quote (RFQ).
This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of GSA’s market research. No RFQ currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Please note, GSA is not required to use the open market for any resulting RFQ. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought will not be considered as formal quotes and GSA does not intend to award an open market delivery order(s) or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) based on responses to this Sources Sought.
2.0 Objectives of the Sources Sought
• Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested turnkey solution.
• Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations.
• Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements.
• Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors.
• Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution.
• Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the draft technical specifications.
• Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet this need.
3.0 Sources
The Sources Sought and Notice of Intent will be posted to SAM.gov.
4.0 Draft Technical Specifications
• Bearing Cup Removal Tool – PN F27536000
• Cup Removal Tool MWL – PN F27537000-1
• Cup Removal Tool NWL – PN F27538000
• Bearing Cup Tool NLG – PN F27539000-1
• Wheel Assembly Set – PN GS47536
• O-Ring Plastic Pic Tool – PN T48221
• Spatula – PN 89901
• NLG Wheel Adapter Ring – PN 132.5215
• MLG Wheel Adapter Ring – PN 132.5216
5.0 Notes to Responders
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. GSA will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.
Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages. Review the objectives under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also, include contract number, relevant information on the company, and, if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical specifications.
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date specified in SAM.gov. Contact information is listed below.
6.0 GSA Point of Contact
April McNellie
Contracting Officer
april.mcnellie@gsa.gov
817-850-8192
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26N0001 PMA-290 Wheel Bearing Install_Removal Tooling Kits.pdf |
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