SWITCH,PROXIMITY
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, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the repair of a "SWITCH, PROXIMITY" (NSN: 5930013544383). This opportunity is for a single quantity of the specified item. The resulting award will be a bilateral contract. This is not a small business set-aside, and bidders must be an authorized repair source. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for repairing the "SWITCH, PROXIMITY" in accordance with their established repair/overhaul standard practices, manuals, and directives. Key requirements include:
- Packaging and marking compliant with "BEST STANDARD COMMERCIAL PACKAGING FOR OVERSEAS SHIPMENT."
- Ensuring the material supplied contains no metallic mercury and is free from mercury contamination.
- Providing a Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) and a throughput constraint per month.
- Unique Item Identification (UII) for all delivered items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ) for a bilateral contract, expected to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Not-to-Exceed (NTE), or Estimated (EST).
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside. Bidders must be an authorized repair source.
- Period of Performance: Includes an Induction Expiration Date of 365 days after contract award.
- Quotes Due: May 11, 2026, 21:00 UTC.
- Published: April 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to RUSSELL.W.KREIDER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.
- Required Content: Quotes must include Repair unit price, Total price, and Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) in days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Evaluation will be based on Simplified Acquisition Procedures, considering Price, Past Performance, and Supplier Performance Risk. Quotes limited to test and evaluation (T&E) will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
Any asset received after the Induction Expiration Date is not authorized for repair without bilateral agreement. Failure to meet the required RTAT will incur a price reduction per unit/per month late, unless determined excusable. The solicitation references numerous FAR and DFARS clauses.