RADOME
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, is soliciting competitive proposals for the repair of RADOME (Airframe Structural Components). This requirement will be awarded to the offeror providing the best value, evaluated on past performance, time of delivery, and price. Quotes are due by 04:30 PM EST on June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair, testing, and inspection of F/A-18A-D Radomes in accordance with the Statement of Work (available from NAVSUP WSS N23 Engineering) and applicable repair documents/manuals (A1-F18AC-IETM). Key requirements include:
- Contractor responsibility for all necessary equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
- Prohibition of MIL-W-81381 wire; SAE-AS22759 series wire must be used instead.
- Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
- Required Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of 178 days after asset receipt.
- Contractors must specify a monthly throughput constraint.
- Induction Expiration Date is 365 days after contract award.
Quality Assurance
A First Article Inspection (FAI) will be conducted by a team from NAVSUP WSS N23, FRCSW NAVAIR 4.3.3.1, and DCMA. This inspection will review repair and inspection documentation and include radome testing. The repair facility must notify the inspection team at least 30 days prior to the FAI.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Competitive Procedures)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Evaluation: Best value, considering past performance, time of delivery, and price.
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
- Published: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
Quotes must be emailed to Kelly.a.gipson2.civ@us.navy.mil. Late quotes will not be considered. If only one acceptable quote is received, competitive procedures will shift to sole source negotiations. Early and incremental deliveries are accepted. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.