STEERING WHEEL
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the repair of STEERING WHEEL components. This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to perform repair services with a target Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of 100 days. A critical requirement is that only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered for award. Quotes are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair and associated quality requirements for the STEERING WHEEL (CAGE 03956, Ref. No. 1977616). All repair work must adhere to the contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including drawings and technical orders. Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required. The contractor is responsible for all inspection and testing per original manufacturer's specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Bilateral award, likely Firm-Fixed-Price or Estimated/Not-to-Exceed.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, Dept of the Navy, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Product/Service Code: 2030 (Deck Machinery)
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide unit price, total price, and their proposed RTAT. If the proposed RTAT exceeds 100 days, capacity constraints must be explained. The Government intends to add an option for increased quantity. Contractors will incur price reductions for failure to meet RTAT, unless delays are excusable. Quotes must also include details for Beyond Repair (BR/BER) items, awardee CAGE information, and new unit pricing for comparison. Proof of authorized distributorship is mandatory.
Additional Notes
All freight is FOB Origin, with freight handling by the Navy as per the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Statement of Work. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. The solicitation includes various clauses such as Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, and Small Business Program Representations. Accelerated delivery is encouraged.