Bid guide
How to bid on Flap, Wing Landing and Similar Replacement Parts for the DEPT of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy needs 24 replacement parts for aircraft landing gear. Specifically, these are Flap, Wing Landing parts and similar items.
This is a sole-source procurement. This means the Navy intends to acquire these items from pre-approved suppliers due to the specialized nature of the parts, which are flight critical and require specific engineering source approval. For vendors, this opportunity is significant because it involves supplying essential components for naval aircraft, indicating a need for high-quality, reliable parts.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 16, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 31, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET.
At the deadline, all submitted proposals, quotations, or capability statements will be considered by the Government. If you are not an approved source, your submission must include extensive documentation for source approval. Failure to provide all required data will result in your offer not being considered for award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily suited for firms that are already approved sources for NSN 7R-1560-016659591-QE, P/N 74A183101-1010, and related aircraft landing gear components. These are typically manufacturers or repair facilities with unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge specific to these flight-critical parts.
If your company is not an approved source, this opportunity is for firms willing to undertake a rigorous qualification process. This involves submitting detailed technical data and demonstrating your capability to meet the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
How to respond to this RFI
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If you are an approved source, submit your proposal as requested. If you are not an approved source, you must submit, along with your proposal, the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures. These brochures are available on the NAVSUP WSS Business Opportunities page under 'Spares' or 'Repair'. If your source approval request is already being evaluated, include a copy of your cover letter with your offer.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
For this sole-source RFI, the most critical aspect is demonstrating your qualification as an approved source. If you are not already approved, meticulously follow the instructions in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures. Ensure every piece of required technical data and documentation is included.
Pay close attention to the specific NSN and part numbers mentioned. Your submission should clearly address your capability to produce or repair these exact items to the required quality and engineering standards. Highlight any unique design capabilities, engineering skills, or manufacturing knowledge your firm possesses that are relevant to these flight-critical parts. Even though this is an RFI, a thorough and compliant response is essential for consideration.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Navy; the original posting controls.