SWITCH,ETHERNET
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 MECH, is soliciting quotes for the repair of SWITCH,ETHERNET (Product Service Code 5930). This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks to establish a bilateral award for repair services, with a required Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of 78 days. Quotes are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity involves the repair of SWITCH,ETHERNET units, requiring adherence to specific operational and functional requirements as represented by CAGE Code 03956 and Reference Number 4303732-2. All repair work must comply with the contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including drawings, technical orders, and approved repair standards. Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required. Packaging shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ for Repair)
- Resultant Award: Bilateral, requiring contractor's signed acceptance.
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Option: The Government intends to add an option quantity for increased supplies to the resultant contract.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must include:
- Quote Amount and RTAT: Unit Price, Total Price, and proposed Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) in days. If not meeting the 78-day RTAT, provide capacity constraints.
- Pricing Details: Indicate Firm-fixed-Price, Estimated, or Not-to-Exceed (NTE). Provide Return Material Authorization (RMA) if applicable and Delivery Vehicle. For items not previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS or with increased prices, provide NSN of similar/upgrade item, invoice copies (redacted), or basis for pricing.
- Testing & Evaluation (T&E) for Beyond Repair (BR/BER): State T&E fee/price. If an item is determined BR, a reduced contract price (not-to-exceed a specified amount) will be negotiated.
- Awardee Information & Performance Location: Awardee CAGE, Inspection & Acceptance CAGE (if different), and Facility/Subcontractor CAGE (if different).
- Comparison to New Unit: New unit price and delivery lead-time for comparison.
- Authorized Distributors: Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item. Proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer.
Important Notes
Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin, with freight handled by the Navy as per the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Statement of Work. Failure to meet the required RTAT will incur a price reduction per unit/per month of delay, up to a maximum specified by the contractor, unless the delay is excusable. This price reduction does not limit other government remedies.