COMMUNICATIONS BAR

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the repair of COMMUNICATIONS BAR units. This requirement is pursued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilateral award. Offerors must provide an estimated repair price and a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote after a Teardown & Evaluation (TD&E) period. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.

Scope of Work

This opportunity covers the repair and quality assurance for COMMUNICATIONS BAR units. Key requirements include:

• Meeting operational and functional specifications for CAGE Code 96169 and Reference Number EB-4969-1-V5.
• Performing repairs in accordance with the contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including drawings, technical orders, and approved repair standards.
• Marking: Items must be physically identified per MIL-STD-130, REV N, 16 NOV 2012.
• Design Changes: Any changes in design, material, servicing, or part number require prior approval from the NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer, except for Code 1 part number changes where parts are identical.
• Mercury-Free Requirement: Material supplied must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, particularly for submarine/surface ship use. Strict protocols apply if mercury is functionally required, including written approval and warning plates. Subcontractor compliance is mandatory.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award)
• Set-Aside: None specified
• Response Due: April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
• Published: March 6, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
• Priority Rating: Any contract awarded will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Key Requirements & Submission

• Repair Process: Offerors must provide an estimated repair price for the full effort. After receipt of carcass(es), vendors have 90 days to complete a Teardown & Evaluation (TD&E) and submit a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote.
• Pricing: Quotes must include the cost of new (actual or estimated) for evaluation purposes.
• Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT): The requested RTAT is 121 days. Price reductions will be incurred for failure to meet the required RTAT. Quotes must reference proposed RTAT and any capacity constraints.
• OEM/Distributor: If the offeror is not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM), they must state the OEM (Company Name and CAGE) and provide a signed letter of authorization as a distributor on the OEM's letterhead.
• Packaging Facility: If different from the Offeror's address, the Name, Street Address, and CAGE of the packaging facility must be provided.
• Exceptions: Quotes should specify any exceptions to solicitation requirements (e.g., MIL-STD Packaging, Labeling, Inspection & Acceptance locations, Packaging House, surplus materials).
• Quality Assurance: The contractor is responsible for all inspection and testing per original manufacturer's specifications and maintaining records for 365 days.
• Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact UYENCATHERINE.H.TRAN.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-6805.