Request for Information (RFI) – Kitting, acquisition, management, warehousing/inventory management, and delivery of parts/materials used to overhaul multiple radar antenna systems and fire control systems.
Overview
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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 the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI). The RFI seeks to identify companies capable of providing kitting, acquisition, management, warehousing/inventory management, and delivery of parts/materials for overhauling multiple radar antenna systems and fire control systems for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) ships. This is for planning purposes only; no funding is currently available, and this is not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
NSWC Crane is looking for capabilities to:
- Obtain and inspect individual hardware items to meet Government requirements.
- Assemble individual parts into system repair kits.
- Warehouse and manage inventory of parts/materials.
- Deliver parts/materials for radar and fire control system overhauls.
- Provide a Contractor-owned and operated facility for housing and managing parts.
- Offer services including Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) resolution, Part/Material Failure Trend Tracking, and Obsolescence Management.
Specific parts lists for AN/SPS-48, AN/SPS-49, SPS-67v1, SPS-67v3, SPS-73 radar systems, and other components are provided in Attachment 2.
Key Requirements
- Quality: Must have an ISO 9001-2015 compliant quality program or equivalent, implement counterfeit parts risk mitigation, and pass stringent quality requirements to suppliers.
- Facility: Must be within 100 miles of NSWC Crane, climate-controlled, and a minimum of 5,000 sq ft.
- Packaging: Must meet or exceed industry best practices, allow visual identification, protect against damage, and include specific ID markings (IAW MIL-STD-130N).
- Inventory: Maintain an inventory control management system with Government "view-only" access.
- Testing: First Article Testing (FAT) is required for one unit of each kit.
- Export Control: Technical data may be export-controlled; companies must have a DD Form 2345 and be certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive such information.
- Registrations: Contractors must be properly registered in SAM.gov and PIEE, and be current with VETS-4212 Report submission.
Submission Details
Interested businesses should review the DRAFT Statement of Work (Attachment 1), DRAFT Appendix A Parts/Materials list (Attachment 2), and the Industry Questionnaire matrix (Attachment 3). Responses, including white papers referenced in the questionnaire, must be submitted electronically by March 30, 2026. A cover page with company name, address, CAGE Code, business size (based on 1,250 employees for NAICS 334511), and points of contact is required. A Capability Statement of no more than one 8.5" x 11" page may also be provided if additional clarification is needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, by close of business
- Published: February 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for market research and planning purposes. The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by respondents. Questions should be directed to Cheryl Biel at cheryl.a.biel.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the closing date, referencing announcement number N0016426SNB41.