NAVIGATION, SEAMANSHIP, AND SHIPHANDLING TRAINER (NSST) SPARES
Overview
Buyer
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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, NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV, is soliciting proposals for Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling Trainer (NSST) Spares. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to procure and deliver complete NSST spare kits to various Naval locations. Proposals are due March 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall order and deliver complete NSST spare kits, including brand name components specified in Attachment 2, NSST Spares Material List. All components must be new and free of defects. The contractor is responsible for managing returns of damaged, defective, or non-compliant material and ensuring warranty information is included with each item. Deliveries are required at nine Naval locations, including Orlando, Mayport, San Diego, Sasebo, Norfolk, Pearl Harbor, Everett, Yokosuka, and Rota. Specific delivery coordination requirements include 30-day advance notice, base access for drivers, and liftgate-equipped trucks.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order
- Period of Performance: Delivery within nine (9) months after contract award; material must be ordered within 30 calendar days of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Incumbency: This is a new contract requirement with no incumbent.
Key Updates & Clarifications
- Amendment 0003 / Latest Q&A: The requirement for the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card (Mfr P/N 10GP53885KR) has been deleted due to obsolescence. Bidders should not include this item in their proposals.
- Proposal Due Date Extension: The proposal due date has been extended to March 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- TS6400 Replacement: For the End-of-Life (EOL) TS6400, the Government requires the TS5420RN3204 as a replacement, which must be rack-mountable, 1U, and have a 4-bay form factor.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via e-mail as an MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Mark Johnson (mark.e.johnson106.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Quote Content: Must include solicitation number, offeror's name, address, CAGE code, and telephone number.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Accepted (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability Criteria: Meeting all technical requirements in the Statement of Work, compliance with small business regulations, meeting the delivery date, and active SAM registration with the correct NAICS code.
Important Notes
Bidders must refer to Attachment 2, NSST Spares Material List, for specific hardware items and quantities, and Attachment 2, Brand Name Justification List, for details on required brand-name components. The contractor must create a spreadsheet with the total CLIN price for each location, including shipping costs.