16--CONTROL BOX ASS, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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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 sole source solicitation for the repair and modification of Control Box Assemblies (NSN 1680-01-621-6695, P/N 3890AS003548-02). This is a Firm-Fixed Price opportunity, with award to be placed against BOA N00383-23-G-SX01. The item is classified as a Flight Critical and Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring stringent quality controls and engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Responses are due by August 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves the repair, overhaul, testing, and inspection of Control Box Assemblies in accordance with applicable repair manuals, technical specifications, engineering orders, and drawings (latest revision). Key requirements include:
- Source Approval: Only companies with prior engineering source approval are eligible. New sources may submit a Source Approval Request by the solicitation closing date.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO 9001/SAE AS9100 quality systems and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO-10012-1 calibration standards. NAWCADLKE QA may conduct surveillance, with 100% inspection for critical characteristics, plating, hardness, and non-destructive testing.
- Material Control: The item is critical material, requiring special control procedures. Contractors are responsible for supplying new parts and materials per FAR 52.211-5, with strict rules for cannibalization.
- Repair Procedures: Contractors must provide repair procedures to NAWCADLKE engineering for approval prior to commencing work.
- BER/MOI/OAR: Detailed procedures are outlined for Beyond Economical Repair, Missing on Induction, and Over and Above Repair scenarios.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) against BOA N00383-23-G-SX01
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: August 28, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: April 16, 2026
- Product/Service Code: 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
Eligibility & Requirements
Offerors must possess engineering source approval from Naval Air Systems Command for this Flight Critical item. Companies without prior approval must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request, including configuration drawings, process sheets, production documentation, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets, by the solicitation closing date. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact MICHAEL.J.DICKENS5.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 215-697-4516.