ELECTRON TUBE
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for the REPAIR of an ELECTRON TUBE (NSN: 5960014477074, PN: 6155775). This opportunity, located in Mechanicsburg, PA, seeks an authorized repair source to service a single unit. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the REPAIR of the specified Electron Tube; quotes limited to test and evaluation will not be accepted. Contractors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding. Key requirements include:
- Being an authorized repair source for the item.
- Adherence to IUID requirements (DFARS 252.211-7003).
- Providing a Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT), which is a critical evaluation factor, with potential price reductions for inexcusable delays.
- Stating a "Throughput Constraint" (monthly repair capacity) for the NSN.
- Packaging and marking in accordance with "BEST STANDARD COMMERCIAL PACKAGING FOR OVERSEAS SHIPMENT."
- Ensuring material supplied is mercury-free and free from mercury contamination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Expected to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Not-to-Exceed (NTE), or Estimated (EST).
- Period of Performance: Includes an "Induction Expiration Date" of 365 days after contract award.
- Delivery: Estimated by March 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: This is NOT a small business set-aside.
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, by 21:00:00Z.
- Published: April 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to RUSSELL.W.KREIDER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.
- Quote Content: Must include Repair unit price, Total price, RTAT in days, and company capacity constraints if not meeting the requested RTAT.
- Evaluation Factors: The Government will evaluate offers based on factors including price, RTAT, and other requirements, with further details in Section M.
Additional Notes
Additional provisions and representations are attached to the solicitation. The contract will incorporate numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering aspects such as payment instructions (WAWF), quality assurance, packaging, delivery, and cybersecurity requirements.