Visat Modem Repair
Overview
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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 Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, a component of the Department of the Navy, has issued a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for the Inspection and Repair of two (2) Modems, Ruggedized, Outdoor CBM-400, w/EBEM (P/N: 1232346). The Government intends to award this contract to VIASAT, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), citing proprietary rights and ensuring 100% compatibility with fielded systems.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the inspection and repair services for two specific Viasat CBM-400 modems. These services are critical for maintaining compatibility with existing fielded systems once repair is complete.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: VIASAT (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5) - Note: This notice indicates an intent for a sole-source award to VIASAT, despite the Total Small Business set-aside designation.
- NAICS Code: 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 5998 (Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware)
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, by 04:55 AM EDT
- Published: June 5, 2026
Key Information
This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive quotes. VIASAT is identified as the OEM with proprietary rights, making them the only vendor capable of ensuring full system compatibility post-repair. The Government's decision not to compete this proposed order, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Action Items
Interested firms capable of providing these services must identify their interest and capability by the response deadline. Responses should be submitted to austin.j.rentzel.civ@us.navy.mil.