JOYSTICK
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Mech, is soliciting a sole source requirement for the repair and refurbishment of "JOYSTICK" components, which are designated as Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Submarine Flight Critical Components (SFCC). This opportunity is issued as a Delivery Order under BOA N0010422GZD01, utilizing Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offers are due by May 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the refurbishment of critical "JOYSTICK" components for crucial shipboard systems, specifically FBW Submarine Flight Critical Components (SFCC). The scope includes:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Clean, inspect, and refurbish components, maintaining traceability of identifying markings.
- Parts Management: Utilize re-usable parts and replace non-usable parts according to the Technical Data Package (TDP).
- Quality and Control: Adherence to electrostatic discharge control (MIL-STD-1686), NAVSEA T9044-AD-MAN-010 requirements, and strict configuration control for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-Free: Components must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a Delivery Order (Firm Fixed Price for repair effort)
- Contract Vehicle: BOA N0010422GZD01
- Acquisition Type: Sole Source, utilizing Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Delivery: Requested Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) is 180 days. Vendors must complete teardown & evaluation (TD&E) and submit a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote within 45 days of carcass receipt.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with MIL-I-45208, MIL-Q-9858, or ISO9001:2008, with calibration system requirements of MIL-STD-45662, ISO10012, or ANSI-Z540.3. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory for SFCCs, including unique vendor traceability numbers/codes and submission of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Inspection: 100% inspection for form, fit, function, and legible traceability marking.
- OEM/Distributor: If not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM), offerors must state the OEM (Company Name and CAGE) and provide a signed letter of authorization as a distributor.
- Pricing: Submit Estimated (EST) or Firm Fixed Price (FFP), approximate cost of new items, and a beyond repair/economical repair price.
- Packaging: Packaging must be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- DPAS: Any resulting contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.