Clutch Backstop
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of the Navy, for work in Crane, Indiana. Due Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 6 days left.
| Title as posted | CLUTCH BACKSTOP |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | N0016427Q0011 |
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Nswc Crane |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) |
| Product or service code | 6110 |
| Place of performance | Crane, Indiana |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (6 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (4)
- Syn 81 KB
- Bid document controlled: request access on SAM.gov
- NON COMP Redacted controlled: request access on SAM.gov
- Solicitation 1.8 MB
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Indiana Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
N00164-27-Q-0011 – SOLE SOURCE – CLUTCH BACKSTOP – FSG 6110 - NAICS 336413 ISSUE DATE 26 OCT 2026 – CLOSING DATE 02 NOV 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Clutch Backstops The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, FORMSPRAG CLUTCH (91422) (OEM) and all authorized distributors, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1.
This is being sole sourced because these Clutch Backstops are required to meet the strict form, fit, and function requirements of the current davit design. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via sam.gov.
Information about the JCP is located at public.logisticsinformationserv....
The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time as the solicitation is posted. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-2-Q-0011 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on sam.gov/.
It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to [email protected].
All required information must be received on or before 02 NOV 2026 4:00PM EASTERN TIME.
Contracting contact
- Cierra Vaughn · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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