59--AN/BPS-16 RADAR MAS, 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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for the repair and modification of AN/BPS-16 RADAR MAS units. This opportunity focuses on Special Emphasis Material (Level I/SUBSAFE) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control, material traceability, and certification. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contract involves the refurbishment of AN/BPS-16 RADAR MAS units. Key requirements include:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Cleaning, disassembly, and refurbishment according to Sperry Marine Inc. Drawing 1978732 and related specifications. Traceability of identifying markings must be maintained throughout the process.
- Material Requirements: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specific parts, such as "Mast, Item 1" made from QQ-N-286 material. Strict adherence to material certifications and traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Extensive testing, including Non-Destructive Tests, Hydrostatic Pressure Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Dye Penetrant Inspection. All testing must meet specified performance and acceptance criteria. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 material must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Manufacturing Processes: Specific requirements for welding, brazing (e.g., no repair welding on QQ-N-286 material), internal thread formation (cut, not cold-formed), and thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series). Thread lubricants containing molybdenum disulfide are prohibited; A-A-59004 must be used.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed, requiring government review and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Delivery: Requested delivery is 250 days from contract award.
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 22, 2026
Submission Details
Certification data, including test results, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.