53--LEAF,BUTT HINGE

This notice of intent seeks engineering source approval for a very specific leaf‑butt hinge (NSN 1R‑5340‑014774941‑QE) required for Navy fleet support. Only government‑approved sources may be considered, and any offer must include the detailed data required by the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Source Approval Brochure. The solicitation calls for three units, FOB origin, with a hard deadline for proposals on 30 Nov 2026. The item is flight‑critical, and the Government will not delay award while waiting for a new source to be approved. Interested parties must submit the required technical data, and failure to do so will result in non‑consideration. • Quantity: 3 units, delivery FOB origin. • Mandatory government source approval; only previously‑approved sources solicited. • Proposals due by 30 Nov 2026, with required submission of source‑approval documentation. • Part is flight‑critical; award may proceed based on existing approved sources only.