16--SEAT,AIRCRAFT, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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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 (WSS), has issued a Solicitation (RFQ/RFP) for the repair and modification of aircraft seats, specifically SEAT,AIRCRAFT (P/N MBCS12490-1BA0, NSN 7RH 1680 996691474 P8). This opportunity seeks contractors to provide either firm-fixed price or Time & Material (TT&E) pricing for these repair services. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the repair, overhaul, upgrade, testing, and inspection of aircraft seats to return them to a Ready For Issue (RFI) condition. Key aspects include:
- Comprehensive Repair: Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, component repair/replacement, reassembly, and testing according to approved repair/overhaul manuals.
- Contractor Responsibility: Provision of all necessary facilities, labor, materials, parts, test, and tooling equipment. Government-furnished property will not be provided.
- Quality & Compliance: Adherence to MIL-STD-130 for markings, ISO 9001/SAE AS9100 for quality systems, and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO-10012-1 for calibration. Process control documentation is required for review and approval.
- Material Requirements: Use of new parts and materials per FAR 52.211-5, with strict controls over purchased items. Cannibalization requires specific PCO approval.
- Specific Procedures: Detailed processes for Beyond Economical Repair (BER), Missing on Induction (MOI), and Over and Above Repair (OAR) are outlined, requiring DCMA concurrence and PCO approval for disposition.
- Configuration Management: Maintenance of a configuration management plan in accordance with NAVSUP WSS clause NAVICPIA18.
- Storage: Provision of a proper enclosed warehouse environment for materials and repaired assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ/RFP) for repair services.
- Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price or TT&E pricing with estimated costs.
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 23, 2026.
- Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): Measured from asset return to acceptance, with accurate reporting in the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) system.
Submission Requirements
Contractors must submit quotes including proposed RTAT and any capacity constraints. The contractor must specify the name of the source/division performing the work and the actual location where work will be performed.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Michael J. Brown at michael.j.brown1069.civ@us.navy.mil or 215-697-3765.