N0010426QQA88
BEAM FILTER UNIT
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT > NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
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Quick analysis
This is a NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg RFQ for depot-level repair of a specific BEAM FILTER UNIT, with a 180-day Repair Turnaround Time, Government Source Inspection, CAV reporting, MIL-STD-130 marking, and MIL-STD-2073 packaging requirements.
Solicitation text explicitly limits award consideration to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer’s item; no evidence indicates Trace holds the required OEM authorization for this CAGE/part.
NAICS is 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), a low-priority NAICS for Trace and outside core lanes focused on SATCOM integration, CDS, MPE, and C5ISR.
Only an administrative SF-30 amendment was provided; it extends the due date to April 30, 2026. The base RFQ package (drawings/SOW) is not included in the provided documents, limiting confirmation of technical specifics, OEM identity, and quantity/valuation.
Scope summary
- Be an authorized distributor of the original manufacturer’s item (provide proof on company letterhead) per solicitation §6.3.
- Perform repair to OEM specifications/drawings and contractor-approved standards; maintain inspection/test records for 365 days.
- Meet Government Source Inspection (GSI) and achieve asset acceptance within the required RTAT (government seeks 180 days).
- Comply with CAV reporting (transactions by end of 5th business day after receipt) and accurately reflect action dates.
- Marking per MIL-STD-130 Rev N and packaging per MIL-STD-2073; FOB Origin shipping.
- Use WAWF (Combo: invoice and receiving report); respond to DPAS priority rating; accept bilaterally issued award.
- Provide pricing detail, RTAT, T&E fee basis if BR/BER, prior invoice evidence if applicable, NSN history, and monthly RTAT price-reduction amounts.
- Potential CMMC level requirement noted (clause present; level not specified in provided text).
Dimension scores
Total
- 17/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
The RFQ is for repair of a specific hardware component (BEAM FILTER UNIT) with depot-level processes (GSI, CAV, MIL-STD packaging/marking). Trace’s core capabilities (SATCOM integration, CDS/NSA TI, MPE, edge compute, C5ISR) do not include OEM-authorized component repair services; NAICS 334419 is outside core lanes. Evidence: solicitation description and NAICS 334419 in metadata.
Past Performance
- 3/20
No cited Trace past performance in depot/component repair or NAVSUP WSS repair programs. While Trace has Navy/DoD experience, it is in different mission areas (e.g., C5ISR/JADC2, SATCOM). Evidence: company_profile past performance list lacks depot repair; opportunity is NAVSUP WSS hardware repair.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 5/10
This is a standalone Navy RFQ (no set-aside, no restricted IDIQ/vehicle cited). Access does not require a Trace-held vehicle. Evidence: metadata notice type and lack of vehicle restriction. Note: access is separate from OEM authorization compliance.
Competitive Position
- 1/15
The RFQ states: consideration for award will be given only to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer’s item. There is no evidence Trace holds OEM authorization for the cited CAGE/part (CAGE 53711, Ref 5543007). This creates a clear competitive disadvantage and likely bars Trace as prime. Evidence: solicitation description §6.3 and absence of OEM authorization in company_profile.
Risk
- 4/15
High risk due to a likely gating compliance requirement (authorized distributor/approved source) plus specialized depot repair processes (GSI, CAV, penalties for late RTAT). Technical data and OEM details are not fully available in provided docs. Evidence: solicitation description (GSI, CAV, RTAT penalties) and missing base RFQ package.
Strategic Value
- 1/10
Transactional, part-specific repair under NAICS 334419 (low BD priority) and outside Trace’s strategic lanes (SATCOM integration, CDS, C5ISR, MPE). Limited pathway to core Navy programs or vehicles. Evidence: company_profile NAICS priorities and core capabilities; opportunity scope limited to single-item repair.
Compliance
- 0/10
The RFQ requires proof of being an authorized distributor of the OEM item for award consideration. No evidence Trace holds this authorization for the specified CAGE/part. Additional compliance items (CMMC notice present, DPAS, GSI, CAV) further increase burden. Evidence: solicitation description §6.3 and company_profile lacking relevant OEM authorization.
Concerns
- Disqualification if OEM authorization/approved source status cannot be demonstrated for the specific CAGE/part.
- Specialized depot repair capability, tooling, and test procedures may be required; unavailable from provided info.
- Operational risk from CAV reporting compliance and GSI scheduling; penalties for missing RTAT increase financial risk.
- Incomplete document set (no base RFQ/SOW/drawings) limits ability to validate repair scope, acceptance criteria, and pricing assumptions.
- Potential CMMC level requirement without confirmed Trace level could impede award.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM authorization/approved repair source for CAGE 53711, Ref 5543007 (prime must be authorized per solicitation).
- Depot repair facility with established GSI processes, CAV system integration, and MIL-STD-130/2073 capabilities.
- Experience pricing T&E for BR/BER determinations and managing RTAT penalties.
Competitive position
- No compelling win themes identified; requirement is OEM-authorized depot repair outside Trace’s core capabilities.
Bid/No bid factors
- Award consideration limited to authorized distributors of the OEM item (solicitation §6.3).
- NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) is a low-priority NAICS for Trace and outside core lanes.
- Only an SF-30 amendment is provided in the package; base RFQ technical data and drawings are not included.
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Summary
Standard Form 30 amendment to the solicitation (administrative modification) issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg; the document extends the offer receipt deadline. It appears to be Amendment/Modification 0001 dated 2026-04-09 and references solicitation N00104-26-Q-QA88.
- Form: STANDARD FORM 30 (SF-30) amendment / modification (FAR references present: FAR 48 CFR 53.243 and FAR 43.103(b)).
- Amendment identifier: 0001 with date string '2026 APR 09' (document header shows '0001 2026 APR 09 26044-0057 (STRAT26)').
- Solicitation/Contract reference: N00104-26-Q-QA88 (appears in header).
- Issuing office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2411 (contracting office code N00104).
- Action: EXTENDS the hour and date for receipt of offers to 4:30 PM local time on 2026 APR 30 (explicit deadline extension).
- Document type: administrative amendment indicating other terms remain unchanged except as set forth in Item 14 (typical SF-30 language).
Technical details
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Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 30594
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- eb7ba16b1b4d425fbf49008c602b43fb (posted 2026-04-13) - current
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