COMMUNICATION SYSTE
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the repair of Communication Systems and Printed Wiring Boards. This is a Solicitation for potential bidders, with a focus on maintaining operational readiness. An amendment has extended the proposal deadline to April 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the repair of specific Communication Systems (CAGE 11447, Ref. No. K10048482-503, -516, -530) and Printed Wiring Boards (CAGE 11447, Ref. No. K10049011-507). All repair work must adhere to contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including drawings, technical orders, and approved repair standards. Key requirements include:
- Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): Contractors must quote an RTAT, with price reductions applied for unexcusable delays.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Required for all repairs.
- Mercury-Free Requirement: Printed Wiring Boards intended for submarines/surface ships must be mercury-free to prevent contamination.
- Marking: Items must be identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N (Communication Systems) and MIL-STD-129 (Printed Wiring Boards).
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, compliance, and maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Product Service Code: 7G20 (Legacy Analog Voice Communications Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: April 14, 2026
Submission Requirements
Quotes must include Unit Price, Total Price, and Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT). Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN. Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item, with proof required. The Government intends to add an option for increased quantity.
Additional Notes
Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin. A Testing and Evaluation (T&E) fee will be negotiated for items determined Beyond Repair (BR/BER). Contact Ethan K. Lentz at ETHAN.K.LENTZ.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-2892 for inquiries.