This solicitation is for spares and is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA). The resulting contract will be awarded exclusively to a government-approved source. The government intends to make a single award to the eligible, responsible offeror whose quote is technically acceptable, with price as the sole evaluation factor. This item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days.

The Navy intends to acquire 27 units of NSN 1R-1680-999202200-CB, part number MBCS15065-101, a shoulder harness reel, on a limited source basis from Allied Defense, IPT, or Kampi. These firms are the original equipment manufacturer and approved sources, as the government lacks the data rights to purchase from others. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal, but must have Source Approval Request (SAR) approval, which will not be delayed for. The anticipated award date is October 2026, and delivery is FOB origin. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but submissions will be considered for potential future competition.