Radio Suite Grooming and Preventative Maintenance

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation N0040626Q0050.

• Question: Regarding the unknown place of performance, can a tentative labor cost be provided with a "travel estimate to be determined upon receipt of the award" line item?
• Answer: Bidders should quote based on travel to and work at a port in Europe on the Mediterranean Sea due to OPSEC concerns and for planning purposes. Refer to page 8 of the solicitation for further details.

This clarification provides specific guidance on estimating travel costs and the assumed place of performance, which bidders must incorporate into their quotes.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW outlines the requirements for technicians to perform preventative maintenance on the Radio Suite.

• Perform preventative maintenance on specified Radio Suite equipment.

• Coordinate with ship's force for equipment lockout/tagout procedures.

• Ensure all work is performed by trained, experienced, and authorized personnel.

• Handle Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESSDs) with care.

• Temporarily remove access panels for cleaning and inspection.

• Record manufacturer, model, serial number, and software revision for equipment.

• Visually inspect equipment and systems for damage, corrosion, contamination, or overheating.

• Check for loose connections, proper seating of contacts and plugs, and secure ground straps.

• Clean system components using a soft cloth, fresh water, and mild soap.

• Test and inspect the operation of all features, warnings, and alarms.

• Ensure emergency power sources, antennas, batteries, and location aids are in good condition and operational.

• Check emergency power sources and batteries for capacity and recharge capability.

• Perform specific maintenance tasks on various radio equipment (e.g., AN/WSC-3(V) LOS, AS-3018A/WSC-1, OA-9123/SRC ANTENNA COUPLER, RT-1107A(V)/WSC-3(V) SATCOM, CBSP Antenna).

• Provide a condition report to the OMT REP.

• Reinstall access panels and covers.

• Upon completion, optimize and tune systems, demonstrating satisfactory operation.

• Verify shipboard and equipment manuals are up-to-date.

• Provide four hours of onboard training to the ship's crew.

• Complete and sign all reports and checklists.

• Prepare, prime, and paint any disturbed surfaces.

• Provide a Manufacturer's Authorized Technical Representative for system tests and adjustments.

• Provide a signed letter of qualification, certificate of training, and ABS Certificate prior to starting work.

• Location: Pilot House, Fr. 04-128-0

• The document references various dated Navy PMS MIPs, suggesting a maintenance schedule.

• Compliance with General Technical Requirements (GTRs) 1 through 7, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29.

• Personnel must be trained in electrical safety.

• Equipment may contain ESSDs.

• Maintenance to be performed in conjunction with work item 451 Annual RADAR Service.

• Manufacturer's Authorized Technical Representative must be an ABS recognized External Specialist.

• AN/WSC-3(V) LOS (8 units)

• AS-3018A/WSC-1 (1 unit)

• OA-9123/SRC ANTENNA COUPLER (1 unit)

• RT-1107A(V)/WSC-3(V) SATCOM (2 units)

• CBSP Antenna (1 unit)

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Amendment / Modification

• The due date for quotations has been extended.

• Response Due Date

• The deadline for submitting quotations has been changed from April 10, 2026, to April 15, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for preventative maintenance on the Radio Suite of a USNS Supply (T-AOE) class vessel. It specifies an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Raytheon BRAND requirement, restricting competition per Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102. Offerors must provide documentation from the OEM to establish parts are genuine and include manufacturer warranties.

• Perform preventative maintenance on the Radio Suite of a USNS Supply class (T-AOE) vessel.

• Reports are required in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• All parts must be genuine OEM Raytheon brand.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price Supply-type contract.

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 29, 2026.

• Estimated Award: Approximately two weeks after the solicitation closing date.

• Offerors must submit quotes including OEM documentation for parts.

• Quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Official and Contracting Point of Contacts (POCs) identified in SAM.gov.

• Questions deadline: Two (2) days prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Evaluation factors (no relative order of importance): Technical (including delivery date), Past Performance, and Price.

• Offerors quoting less than the entire effort may be deemed unacceptable.

• Submission of invoices via WAWF.

• This acquisition is a set-aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 336611

• Size Standard: 1300

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to item unique identification and valuation, and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.

• Delivery location is to be determined at the time of award, with planning indicating a port in the Mediterranean Sea.