STAND,MAINTENANCE,A
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PSC
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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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for the repair and maintenance of STAND,MAINTENANCE,A (Engine Housing Maintenance Stand Assemblies). This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilaterally executed contract. A First Article (FA) approval is mandatory, and strict mercury-free requirements apply. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair and quality requirements for Engine Housing Maintenance Stand Assemblies. Contractors must perform all repair work in accordance with their standard practices, manuals, and technical documentation, including specific drawings. The Government will provide Government Furnished Material (GFM), specifically an Engine Housing Stand Test Weight, for the required Manufacturer's Proof Test. Key requirements include:
- Performing a Manufacturer's Proof Test on each unit using GFM.
- Adhering to MIL-STD-129 for physical identification and MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging.
- Ensuring all materials are mercury-free due to use on submarines/surface ships.
- Implementing Item Unique Identification (IUID) and serializing units as per specified drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Certification: Contract will be DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval: A First Article (FA) sample is required for contractors who have not previously manufactured this item. One preproduction sample must be inspected and tested by the Government prior to full production. A First Article Test/Inspection Report (DD Form 1423) must be submitted and approved.
- Repair Process: Vendors must complete a teardown and evaluation (TD&E) within 90 days of receiving carcass(es) and submit a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) quote for the full repair effort. Teardown and evaluation only quotes will not be accepted.
- Pricing: Quotes must include an estimated repair price for the full effort, the cost of new (actual or estimated) for evaluation, and details on Teardown & Evaluation Rate, Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT), Throughput Constraint, and Induction Expiration Date (120 days after award). Requested RTAT is 80 days.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspections and testing per manufacturer specifications. Supplemental Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) identify critical and major characteristics for various drawings. A Certificate of Quality Compliance (COQC) for the Manufacturer's Proof Test is required via CDRL.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must specify any exceptions in their quotes, including packaging, labeling, and inspection locations. Failure to meet the required RTAT will incur price reductions. Pricing for quotations is valid for 90 days after the closing date unless otherwise specified. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Point of Contact. Proof of authorized distributor status is required for consideration. A Post Award Conference is recommended, with NUWC Newport expressing interest in participating.
Additional Notes
The solicitation emphasizes the critical application of this part, including personnel safety, and highlights specific critical/major characteristics and key features on various drawings for contractor attention.