SWITCH,PROXIMITY
Overview
Buyer
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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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for 30 SWITCH,PROXIMITY units (NSN 1HM 5930 016592149). This requirement is for the manufacture and quality assurance of AN/BRR-6 Proximity Sensor Seated Switch Units for use on Navy submarines. The solicitation is a competitive acquisition, and it is no longer a small business set-aside due to a recent amendment. Quotations are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement covers the design, manufacturing, and quality assurance of AN/BRR-6 Proximity Sensor Seated Switch Units. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to Drawings 8590860 and 8590854, Attachment-A (Electrical Test Procedure), and NAVSEA Manuals S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG and S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG.
- Specific vendor qualifications are required for fabricating submarine outboard cable assemblies and non-conductive plasma sprayed ceramic coated metal plug bodies.
- Marking requirements per MIL-STD-130.
- Strict mercury-free material requirements for all components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Competitive Acquisition
- Set-Aside: None (originally 100% small business set-aside, but later amended to remove this designation)
- Quantity: 30 SWITCH,PROXIMITY units
- Quotation Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation provides the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors.
- Price
- Non-Price Factors: Delivery Lead Time and Past Performance.
- Proposed delivery lead times will be evaluated, with better lead times rated higher.
- Past performance on related contracts will assess successful performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, proactive management, and customer satisfaction.
- Non-price factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price.
Additional Notes
- Quality Assurance: Requires a Quality Inspection System in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001 and NCSL Z540.3 or ISO 10012. First Article Testing/Inspection is required, with Government approval needed for the procedure and prior to commencement of the unit.
- Objective Quality Evidence Records (OQEDs): Required for raw material and finished parts, traceable by drawing/item, heat, lot, batch, serial, and contract number.
- Contact: SAGAN.KAKKAR.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-9121 for inquiries.
- Attachment-A (Electrical Test Procedure) is available upon request from NAVSUP N7 Contracting Officer.