58--COMMUNICATIONS BAR, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the repair and modification of COMMUNICATIONS BAR equipment. This is a Solicitation requiring specialized repair services, with a key requirement for offerors to be authorized distributors of the Original End Manufacturer (OEM). Proposals are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the repair and modification of COMMUNICATIONS BAR, specifically referencing CAGE 96169, Ref. No. EB-4969-1-V5. Key requirements include:
- Teardown & Evaluation (TD&E): Vendors must complete TD&E within 90 days of carcass receipt and submit a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote for the full repair effort.
- Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT): A requested RTAT of 121 days is specified, with price reductions for failure to meet this target.
- Quality & Standards: All repair work must adhere to contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including MIL-STD-130 for marking. The material must be mercury-free unless written approval is obtained.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
- OEM/Distributor: If not the OEM, offerors must state the OEM (Company Name and CAGE) and provide a signed letter of authorization as a distributor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award).
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside designation is provided. However, offerors must comply with "Small Business Program Representations" and a critical requirement is to be an authorized distributor of the Original End Manufacturer (OEM).
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
- Published: May 15, 2026.
- Option for Increased Quantity: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to exercise an option within 365 days of award.
- Priority Rating: This is a DO certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Instructions & Evaluation
Offerors must provide an estimated (EST) repair price for the full effort and include the cost of new material for evaluation. Quotes must specify any exceptions (e.g., MIL-STD Packaging, Inspection & Acceptance locations). Price reductions will be applied for failure to meet the required RTAT. The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact UYENCATHERINE.H.TRAN.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.