GEARBOX
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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of a GEARBOX. This opportunity requires the manufacture and adherence to specific quality requirements for the item, including Government source inspection. Offers are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of a GEARBOX, requiring adherence to specific design, material, and quality assurance standards. Key aspects include:
- Manufacture and compliance with contract quality requirements for the GEARBOX.
- Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N, 16 NOV 2012.
- No substitution of items without prior approval from the NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer.
- Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, with Government source inspection also required.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ for a buy)
- Award Type: Bilateral contract, requiring contractor's signed acceptance.
- Pricing: Unit Price and Total Price must be FIRM.
- Set-Aside: None specified. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan applies to DOD contracts.
- Option Quantity: The Government intends to include an option for increased quantity, exercisable per FAR 52.217-6.
- Delivery: Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin.
Requirements for Offerors
- Traceability: If not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), offerors must provide a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
- Pricing Justification: If the item has not been previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS or if prices have increased, offerors must provide the NSN of a similar item, a redacted invoice from a previous sale, or the basis of their pricing.
- Verification: Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and National Stock Number (NSN) prior to responding.
- Applicable Documents: Contractor must obtain and adhere to listed "Document References."
Submission & Contact
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Contact: WILLIAM.G.BIGGS4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4061.
- Required Information: Offerors must provide Procurement Turnaround Time (PTAT), Awardee CAGE, and Inspection & Acceptance CAGE (if different from source).
Additional Notes
This is a firm fixed-price requirement. The contract will include clauses such as BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC and SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.