CARGO STRONGBACK
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 (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support) has issued a solicitation for the repair of Cargo Strongbacks. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a bilateral firm-fixed-price award. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and facilities to perform the complete repair and overhaul of the Cargo Strongback (CAGE 53711, Part Number 5177023). Key requirements include:
- Technical Compliance: Repairs must meet operational and functional requirements as defined by specific drawing data (e.g., 5177023, 5177045, 5210545) and manufacturer standard practices.
- Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required. The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain records for 365 days post-delivery.
- Marking & Packaging: Items must be identified per MIL-STD-130N and packaged according to MIL-STD 2073.
- Reporting: Contractors must use the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) system for transaction reporting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): The Government is seeking an RTAT of 903 days.
- Option: Includes a 100% option quantity that may be exercised within 365 days of award.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications and the required RTAT. Offerors must provide pricing for both the repair and a Test & Evaluation (T&E) fee in the event the asset is determined to be Beyond Economical Repair (BER). Note that late deliveries will incur a price reduction per unit/per month.
Additional Notes
Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer (CAGE 53711) will be considered for award. Proof of authorization must be provided on company letterhead with the offer. All freight is FOB Origin.