RADOME

SOL #: N0038325QT242Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b397ffec49d5489e8588171083c43f23/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 11, 2026

Last Updated

May 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM

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, testing, and inspection of F/A-18A-D Radomes. This competitive requirement seeks to award a contract based on best value. Proposals are due by May 13, 2026, at 04:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity covers the comprehensive repair, testing, and inspection of F/A-18A-D Radomes. Key requirements include:

Adherence to applicable repair documents and manuals, specifically A1-F18AC-IETM.
Prohibition of MIL-W-81381 wire, mandating the use of SAE-AS22759 series wire.
Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
Contractors are responsible for providing all necessary equipment, such as fixtures, jigs, and special tooling.
Development and maintenance of manufacturing, repair, modification, assembly, and inspection procedures for Government review and approval.
A First Article Inspection will be conducted by a joint team from NAVSUP WSS, FRCSW NAVAIR, and DCMA, requiring 30 days' prior notice from the repair facility.
MIL-STD 2073 Packaging applies.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (Competitive Procedures)
Set-Aside: None
Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
Proposal Due: May 13, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
Published: May 5, 2026
Required RTAT: 178 days after receipt of asset.
Induction Expiration Date: 365 days after contract award date.
Deliveries: Early and incremental deliveries are accepted.

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 may shift to sole source negotiations.

Submission & Contact

Quotes must be emailed to the designated Point of Contact by the closing date and time. All offers must be submitted in accordance with Section L of the solicitation.