NEW BUY/SPARES PROCUREMENT - SWITCH
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, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of a SWITCH (NSN: 5930-01-618-6112, NIIN: 016186112). This is a "buy" requirement, and the award will be issued bilaterally. Quotations are due by Close of Business on May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and adherence to contract quality requirements for the specified SWITCH. Technical requirements are detailed in Sections C, D, E, and associated Attachments. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-130, and packaging must be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073. Government source inspection is a mandatory requirement. Offerors are encouraged to propose accelerated delivery schedules.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Delivery: Expected within 30 days of award
- Quotations Due: May 5, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published: April 28, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. The evaluation criteria emphasize that past performance is considered more important than price. Government source inspection is required as part of the process.
Additional Notes
Offerors must verify the nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding. If the offeror is not the manufacturer, a letter or official email from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming authorized distributorship is required. The government intends to include an option quantity in the resultant contract, which may be exercised by written notice. All freight terms are FOB Origin.