VME CARD RACK AY
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) is soliciting quotes for the repair of VME CARD RACK AY (Product Service Code 5998). This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks to establish a bilateral award for repair services, requiring a 77-day Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) and Government Source Inspection (GSI). Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Quotes are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform repair services for the VME CARD RACK AY, ensuring it meets operational and functional requirements as represented by the specified Cage Code and reference number (51398, 7099KNK20WC-101). All repair work must adhere to the contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including drawings, technical orders, and approved repair standards. Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. Procedures are outlined for handling design, material, servicing, or part number changes. The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, compliance, and maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery, performing all inspection and testing per original manufacturer's specifications. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) leading to a bilateral award (Firm-Fixed-Price, Estimated, or Not-to-Exceed options).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: January 28, 2026.
- Option: The Government intends to add an option for increased quantity.
- Penalties: Failure to meet the required RTAT will incur a price reduction per unit/per month, up to a specified maximum, unless excusable delays occur.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must include:
- Quote Amount & RTAT: Unit price, total price, and proposed Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT). If not meeting the 77-day RTAT, provide capacity constraints.
- Pricing Details: Indicate Firm-fixed-Price, Estimated, or Not-to-Exceed. If not previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS or if prices increased, provide NSN of similar item, redacted invoice, or basis of pricing.
- Beyond Repair (BR/BER): Proposed Testing & Evaluation (T&E) fee if an asset is determined BR/BER, not to exceed a specified amount.
- Awardee Information: Awardee CAGE, Inspection & Acceptance CAGE, and Facility/Subcontractor CAGE.
- New Unit Comparison: New unit price and delivery lead-time for comparison purposes.
- Authorized Distributor Proof: Required on company letterhead, signed by a responsible official.
Additional Notes
Accelerated delivery is encouraged. All freight is FOB Origin, with freight handling by the Navy as per the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Statement of Work. The resultant contractual delivery requirement for RTAT is measured from asset return to acceptance, with physical receipt at the contractor's facility as the starting point.