Repair towbar, aircraft, 014689911

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking quotations for repair, evaluation, and modification services on an aircraft towbar (NSN 1730-01-468-9911). This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for a single aircraft towbar classified as a critical safety item that must be repaired in accordance with applicable repair manuals, technical specifications, engineering orders, and drawings. Key requirements include providing detailed repair procedures for engineering approval by NAWCADLKE, performing comprehensive inspections including magnetic particle, dimensional, and hardness testing, and ensuring the repaired item meets all technical specifications with source approval from Naval Air Systems Command. The procurement emphasizes quality control and safety compliance given the critical nature of the item for aircraft operations. The solicitation was posted on October 9, 2025, with a quotation due date of November 10, 2025, and requires a 90-day delivery timeline upon contract award.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designation and represents a potential incumbent repair opportunity with Indal Technologies, a contractor located in Mississauga, Canada. The contract number is N00383-26-Q-LA07, issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia. The procurement involves a single aircraft towbar unit with a shelf life classification of 0-00, with the 90-day delivery timeline being a critical performance metric. The place of performance is designated as the United States, though the identified potential contractor is Canadian-based. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice, and the procurement falls under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment).