RADOME
Overview
Buyer
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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, has issued a solicitation for the repair of RADOME components, specifically F/A-18A-D Radomes. This competitive requirement seeks offers for repair, testing, and inspection services to ensure the operational readiness of these critical airframe structural components. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 04:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires contractors to repair, test, and inspect articles in accordance with applicable repair documents and manuals, including the A1-F18AC-IETM and the Statement of Work (available upon request from NAVSUP WSS N23 Engineering). Offerors are responsible for providing all necessary equipment, fixtures, and tooling. Specific technical requirements include the prohibition of MIL-W-81381 wire, mandating SAE-AS22759 series wire instead, and compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C for personnel performing tasks.
Contractors must prepare and maintain manufacturing, repair, modification, assembly, and inspection procedures for government review and approval. A Required Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of 178 days after asset receipt is stipulated, with reconciliation modifications for non-compliance. Contractors must also specify a throughput constraint. The Induction Expiration Date is 365 days after contract award. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Competitive Procedures)
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- NAICS Code: 336413
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include past performance, time of delivery, and price. If only one acceptable quote is received, competitive procedures will shift to sole source negotiations. Offers received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Additional Notes
A First Article inspection will be conducted by a team from NAVSUP WSS code N23, FRCSW NAVAIR code 4.3.3.1, and DCMA, requiring the repair facility to contact the inspection team at least 30 days prior. Early and incremental deliveries are accepted. Quotes must be emailed to the designated Point of Contact, Kelly.a.gipson2.civ@us.navy.mil.