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 MECH, is soliciting quotes for the repair of CARGO STRONGBACK. This is an amendment to Solicitation N00104-26-Q-LA86, extending the response time. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the repair of the CARGO STRONGBACK, requiring adherence to specific operational and functional requirements, including MIL-STD-130 marking. Key requirements include:
- Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): A Government-required RTAT of 903 days from asset return to acceptance. Contractors must provide their proposed RTAT and capacity constraints if not meeting the government's requirement.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Required for all repairs.
- Pricing: Quotes must include repair price (covering unwhole condition, missing hardware, damage, etc.), unit price, total price, and indicate if Firm-Fixed-Price or Estimated/Not-to-Exceed.
- Price Reduction: Contractors must propose a price reduction amount per unit per month for failure to meet RTAT, up to a maximum.
- Testing & Evaluation (T&E) Fee: For items determined Beyond Repair (BR/BER), a T&E fee/price must be provided, not to exceed a specified amount.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: RFQ for repair, leading to a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
- Option for Increased Quantity: The Government intends to add an option for a 100% increased quantity within 365 days of contract award, at the unit price specified. Contractors must indicate acceptance and provide pricing for this option.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on the provided quote amount, proposed RTAT, and adherence to all solicitation terms. The Government reserves the right to implement price reductions for inexcusable contractor delays in meeting RTATs.
Additional Notes
- Freight: FOB Origin. Freight is handled by the Navy per the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Statement of Work.
- Authorized Distributors: Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item. Proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer.
- Contact: ASHLEY.H.BETLOCK.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.