COMMUNICATION SYSTE
Overview
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Original Source
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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, through NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the repair of COMMUNICATION SYSTE and PRINTED WIRING BOAR. This opportunity is open to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer. Key requirements include specific Repair Turnaround Times (RTAT) and Government Source Inspection (GSI). Proposals are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers repair services for COMMUNICATION SYSTE and PRINTED WIRING BOAR. Specific requirements include:
- Performing repairs in accordance with manufacturer's standards, drawings, and technical orders.
- Verifying nomenclature, part number, and National Stock Number (NSN) prior to responding.
- Adhering to a specified Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT), with potential price reductions for unexcusable delays.
- Ensuring PRINTED WIRING BOAR materials are mercury-free, unless written approval is obtained from the Procurement Contracting Officer.
- Compliance with MIL-STD-130 for marking COMMUNICATION SYSTE and MIL-STD-129 for PRINTED WIRING BOAR.
- Contractor responsibility for all inspection requirements and maintaining records for 365 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resulting in a bilateral award)
- Product Service Code: 7G20 (Legacy Analog Voice Communications Equipment)
- NAICS: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with an 800-employee size standard.
- Eligibility: Restricted to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 7, 2026
Key Requirements
- Quotes must include Unit Price, Total Price, and proposed Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) in days.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required.
- FOB Origin; accelerated delivery is encouraged and accepted.
- The Government intends to include an option for increased quantity.
- Proposals must address Testing and Evaluation (T&E) fees for items determined Beyond Repair (BR/BER), with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Submission Impact
Offerors must provide proof of being an authorized distributor on company letterhead, signed by a responsible company official, with their offer. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ETHAN.K.LENTZ.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-2892.