The U.S. Navy intends to award a sole-source contract to The Boeing Company for the manufacture of 3 units of a specific aircraft knob (NSN 0Q-5355-017213278-SX), as the government lacks the data to purchase from other sources. The contract will have a one-year duration, and delivery is required FOB origin. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal for consideration, but any firm not already approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), though the procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval. The solicitation is expected to be issued around May 14, 2026, with proposals due by June 12, 2026, and an anticipated award date of June 29, 2026. No budget amount is specified, and the location for performance is not mentioned.

This is a spares requirement for the U.S. Navy, with a one-year warranty on supplies from the date of delivery. The contract includes standard federal clauses for quality, payment, and compliance, such as Buy American provisions and equal opportunity requirements. Performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is provided. The solicitation involves standard representations and certifications for national defense priority. Prospective bidders should note the mandatory use of Wide Area Workflow for invoicing and receiving reports.