ATTITUDE AND HEADIN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the repair of "ATTITUDE AND HEADIN" flight instruments (PSC 6610). This opportunity requires vendors to perform teardown, evaluation, and full repair services, adhering to specific technical and quality standards. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair and quality requirements for "ATTITUDE AND HEADIN" instruments, identified by CAGE 52088, Ref. No. 222A810-3. Repair work must be performed in accordance with the contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130. A critical requirement is that all materials must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict protocols for any exceptions or if mercury is a functional part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for repair services, leading to a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Key Requirements for Offerors
- OEM Authorization: If not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM), offerors must state the OEM and provide a signed letter of authorization as a distributor.
- Packaging: Provide packaging facility name, address, and CAGE if different from the offeror's address.
- Repair Process: Vendors will have 90 days after receipt of carcasses to complete a teardown & evaluation (TD&E) and submit a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote for the full repair effort.
- Pricing: Quotes must include estimated repair price, cost of new (actual or estimated) for evaluation, Teardown & Evaluation Rate, Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT - requested 236 days), Throughput Constraint, and Induction Expiration Date.
- Exceptions: Clearly specify any exceptions to MIL-STD Packaging, Labeling, Inspection/Acceptance locations, or use of surplus materials.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain records for 365 days after final delivery.
Additional Notes
This contract will be DO/DX certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). An option for increased quantity is included, allowing the Government to add additional units up to 365 days after award, and pricing for this option is requested. MIL-STD 2073 applies for packaging.