FREQUENCY CONVERTER
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) has issued a solicitation for the repair of Frequency Converters. This is a sole-source requirement because the Government does not currently possess the technical data necessary to contract with alternative sources. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the repair of Frequency Converters used in aircraft systems. Key technical requirements include:
- Quality Standards: Compliance with ISO9001-2000/AS9100B and calibration systems addressing ISO-10012-1 or ANSI/NCSL Z540.
- Material Safety: All supplied materials must be free from metallic mercury and mercury contamination.
- Packaging: Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 for overseas shipments and ASTM D3951-18 for CONUS shipments.
- Identification: Unique Item Identification (IUID) is required for applicable items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Repair Services (Solicited under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items)
- Duration: One year from the date of order
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
Evaluation will consider technical capability, price, and past performance. Crucially, offerors must provide data detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure; failure to provide required source approval data will result in disqualification. Proposals must remain valid for at least 120 days.
Additional Notes
This solicitation uses a class deviation (CL-00-203) allowing for automated procurement system award forms instead of the standard SF 1449.