16--TUBE, DRAIN
The U.S. Navy intends to award a sole-source, one-year contract to McMaster-Carr Supply Co for a single aircraft drain tube (NSN 1R-1680-LLF02M322-P8) used on the P-8 aircraft, with delivery FOB origin. No drawings or data are available, and McMaster-Carr is the only known source as the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The government will consider capability statements or proposals from other responsible sources, but any unapproved firm must submit a Source Approval Request, which will not delay the award. The solicitation is expected to be issued around May 21, 2026, with proposals due by June 21, 2026, and an anticipated award date of August 21, 2026. Performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is provided.